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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.56, 21,429.50 and 8,454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.56, 21,429.50 and 8,454.96 is: 11,667.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.56 : 21,429.50 = 8,454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.56/21,429.50 = 8,454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.56x = 21,429.50 × 8,454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.56x = 181,185,523.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,185,523.05/15,528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,667.89

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