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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,419.84, 21,279.33 and 8,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,419.84, 21,279.33 and 8,346.24 is: 11,517.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,419.84 : 21,279.33 = 8,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,419.84/21,279.33 = 8,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,419.84x = 21,279.33 × 8,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,419.84x = 177,602,395.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,602,395.22/15,419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,517.79

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