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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.68, 21,327.46 and 8,381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.68, 21,327.46 and 8,381.08 is: 11,565.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.68 : 21,327.46 = 8,381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.68/21,327.46 = 8,381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.68x = 21,327.46 × 8,381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.68x = 178,747,148.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,747,148.46/15,454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,565.89

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