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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,405.41, 21,259.47 and 8,692.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,405.41, 21,259.47 and 8,692.46 is: 11,995.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,405.41 : 21,259.47 = 8,692.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,405.41/21,259.47 = 8,692.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,405.41x = 21,259.47 × 8,692.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,405.41x = 184,797,092.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,797,092.60/15,405.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.60

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