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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.66, 21,327.22 and 8,380.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.66, 21,327.22 and 8,380.94 is: 11,565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.66 : 21,327.22 = 8,380.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.66/21,327.22 = 8,380.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.66x = 21,327.22 × 8,380.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.66x = 178,742,151.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,742,151.19/15,454.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,565.58

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