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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.48, 21,325.59 and 8,379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.48, 21,325.59 and 8,379.86 is: 11,564.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.48 : 21,325.59 = 8,379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.48/21,325.59 = 8,379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.48x = 21,325.59 × 8,379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.48x = 178,705,463.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,705,463.38/15,453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,564.09

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