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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.02, 21,427.98 and 8,454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.02, 21,427.98 and 8,454.44 is: 11,666.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.02 : 21,427.98 = 8,454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.02/21,427.98 = 8,454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.02x = 21,427.98 × 8,454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.02x = 181,161,571.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,161,571.23/15,528.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,666.75

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