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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,398.34, 21,248.22 and 8,685

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,398.34, 21,248.22 and 8,685 is: 11,984.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,398.34 : 21,248.22 = 8,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,398.34/21,248.22 = 8,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,398.34x = 21,248.22 × 8,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,398.34x = 184,540,790.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,540,790.70/15,398.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,984.46

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