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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,428.50, 21,291.44 and 8,354.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,428.50, 21,291.44 and 8,354.93 is: 11,529.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,428.50 : 21,291.44 = 8,354.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,428.50/21,291.44 = 8,354.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,428.50x = 21,291.44 × 8,354.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,428.50x = 177,888,449.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,888,449.02/15,428.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.86

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