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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.76, 21,426.28 and 8,453.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.76, 21,426.28 and 8,453.18 is: 11,665.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.76 : 21,426.28 = 8,453.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.76/21,426.28 = 8,453.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.76x = 21,426.28 × 8,453.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.76x = 181,120,234.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,120,234.00/15,526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,665.04

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