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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.50, 21,427.96 and 8,453.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.50, 21,427.96 and 8,453.50 is: 11,665.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.50 : 21,427.96 = 8,453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.50/21,427.96 = 8,453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.50x = 21,427.96 × 8,453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.50x = 181,141,259.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,141,259.86/15,527.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,665.84

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