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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,428.49, 21,291.17 and 8,354.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,428.49, 21,291.17 and 8,354.79 is: 11,529.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,428.49 : 21,291.17 = 8,354.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,428.49/21,291.17 = 8,354.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,428.49x = 21,291.17 × 8,354.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,428.49x = 177,883,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,883,212.43/15,428.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.53

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