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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,455.16, 21,327.92 and 8,381.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,455.16, 21,327.92 and 8,381.43 is: 11,566.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,455.16 : 21,327.92 = 8,381.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,455.16/21,327.92 = 8,381.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,455.16x = 21,327.92 × 8,381.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,455.16x = 178,758,426.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,758,426.62/15,455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,566.26

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