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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.49, 21,429.44 and 8,454.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.49, 21,429.44 and 8,454.91 is: 11,667.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.49 : 21,429.44 = 8,454.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.49/21,429.44 = 8,454.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.49x = 21,429.44 × 8,454.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.49x = 181,183,986.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,183,986.55/15,528.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,667.84

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