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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.62, 21,327.48 and 8,381.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.62, 21,327.48 and 8,381.07 is: 11,565.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.62 : 21,327.48 = 8,381.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.62/21,327.48 = 8,381.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.62x = 21,327.48 × 8,381.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.62x = 178,747,102.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,747,102.80/15,454.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,565.93

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