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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.33, 21,428.44 and 8,454.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.33, 21,428.44 and 8,454.73 is: 11,667.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.33 : 21,428.44 = 8,454.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.33/21,428.44 = 8,454.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.33x = 21,428.44 × 8,454.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.33x = 181,171,674.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,171,674.52/15,528.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,667.17

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