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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.68, 21,426.90 and 8,453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.68, 21,426.90 and 8,453.16 is: 11,665.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.68 : 21,426.90 = 8,453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.68/21,426.90 = 8,453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.68x = 21,426.90 × 8,453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.68x = 181,125,014.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,125,014.00/15,526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,665.41

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