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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.93, 21,428.49 and 8,454.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.93, 21,428.49 and 8,454.35 is: 11,666.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.93 : 21,428.49 = 8,454.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.93/21,428.49 = 8,454.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.93x = 21,428.49 × 8,454.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.93x = 181,163,954.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,163,954.43/15,527.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,666.97

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