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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.70, 21,327.30 and 8,381.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.70, 21,327.30 and 8,381.04 is: 11,565.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.70 : 21,327.30 = 8,381.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.70/21,327.30 = 8,381.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.70x = 21,327.30 × 8,381.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.70x = 178,744,954.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,744,954.39/15,454.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,565.73

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