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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.51, 21,429.63 and 8,454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.51, 21,429.63 and 8,454.96 is: 11,668.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.51 : 21,429.63 = 8,454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.51/21,429.63 = 8,454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.51x = 21,429.63 × 8,454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.51x = 181,186,664.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,186,664.46/15,528.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.00

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