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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.68, 21,327.48 and 8,381.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.68, 21,327.48 and 8,381.10 is: 11,565.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.68 : 21,327.48 = 8,381.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.68/21,327.48 = 8,381.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.68x = 21,327.48 × 8,381.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.68x = 178,747,742.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,747,742.63/15,454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,565.93

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