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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.08, 21,428.10 and 8,454.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.08, 21,428.10 and 8,454.48 is: 11,666.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.08 : 21,428.10 = 8,454.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.08/21,428.10 = 8,454.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.08x = 21,428.10 × 8,454.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.08x = 181,163,442.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,163,442.89/15,528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,666.83

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