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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.28, 21,427.80 and 8,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.28, 21,427.80 and 8,902 is: 12,284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.28 : 21,427.80 = 8,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.28/21,427.80 = 8,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.28x = 21,427.80 × 8,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.28x = 190,750,275.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,750,275.60/15,527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,284.85

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