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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.97, 21,327.12 and 8,381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.97, 21,327.12 and 8,381.24 is: 11,565.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.97 : 21,327.12 = 8,381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.97/21,327.12 = 8,381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.97x = 21,327.12 × 8,381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.97x = 178,747,711.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,747,711.23/15,454.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,565.71

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