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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.27, 21,429.02 and 8,454.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.27, 21,429.02 and 8,454.70 is: 11,667.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.27 : 21,429.02 = 8,454.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.27/21,429.02 = 8,454.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.27x = 21,429.02 × 8,454.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.27x = 181,175,935.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,175,935.39/15,528.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,667.49

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