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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.54, 21,327.21 and 8,380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.54, 21,327.21 and 8,380.96 is: 11,565.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.54 : 21,327.21 = 8,380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.54/21,327.21 = 8,380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.54x = 21,327.21 × 8,380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.54x = 178,742,493.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,742,493.92/15,454.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,565.69

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