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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.41, 21,429.26 and 8,454.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.41, 21,429.26 and 8,454.88 is: 11,667.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.41 : 21,429.26 = 8,454.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.41/21,429.26 = 8,454.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.41x = 21,429.26 × 8,454.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.41x = 181,181,821.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,181,821.79/15,528.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,667.76

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