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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.17, 21,429.26 and 8,454.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.17, 21,429.26 and 8,454.98 is: 11,668.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.17 : 21,429.26 = 8,454.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.17/21,429.26 = 8,454.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.17x = 21,429.26 × 8,454.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.17x = 181,183,964.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,183,964.71/15,528.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.08

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