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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.73, 21,428.13 and 8,454.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.73, 21,428.13 and 8,454.13 is: 11,666.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.73 : 21,428.13 = 8,454.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.73/21,428.13 = 8,454.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.73x = 21,428.13 × 8,454.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.73x = 181,156,196.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,156,196.68/15,527.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,666.62

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