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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.96, 21,327.85 and 8,381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.96, 21,327.85 and 8,381.38 is: 11,566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.96 : 21,327.85 = 8,381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.96/21,327.85 = 8,381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.96x = 21,327.85 × 8,381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.96x = 178,756,708.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,756,708.79/15,454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,566.30

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