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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.42, 21,427.12 and 8,453.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.42, 21,427.12 and 8,453.82 is: 11,665.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.42 : 21,427.12 = 8,453.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.42/21,427.12 = 8,453.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.42x = 21,427.12 × 8,453.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.42x = 181,140,887.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,140,887.33/15,527.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,665.88

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