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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.52, 21,427.98 and 8,453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.52, 21,427.98 and 8,453.94 is: 11,666.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.52 : 21,427.98 = 8,453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.52/21,427.98 = 8,453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.52x = 21,427.98 × 8,453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.52x = 181,150,857.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,150,857.24/15,527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,666.44

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