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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.67, 21,426.93 and 8,453.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.67, 21,426.93 and 8,453.07 is: 11,665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.67 : 21,426.93 = 8,453.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.67/21,426.93 = 8,453.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.67x = 21,426.93 × 8,453.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.67x = 181,123,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,123,339.18/15,526.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,665.31

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