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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.65, 21,327.30 and 8,381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.65, 21,327.30 and 8,381.06 is: 11,565.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.65 : 21,327.30 = 8,381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.65/21,327.30 = 8,381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.65x = 21,327.30 × 8,381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.65x = 178,745,380.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,745,380.94/15,454.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,565.80

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