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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.81, 21,428.46 and 8,454.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.81, 21,428.46 and 8,454.21 is: 11,666.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.81 : 21,428.46 = 8,454.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.81/21,428.46 = 8,454.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.81x = 21,428.46 × 8,454.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.81x = 181,160,700.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,160,700.82/15,527.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,666.85

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