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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.40, 21,260.16 and 8,692.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.40, 21,260.16 and 8,692.16 is: 11,994.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.40 : 21,260.16 = 8,692.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.40/21,260.16 = 8,692.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.40x = 21,260.16 × 8,692.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.40x = 184,796,712.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,796,712.35/15,406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.80

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