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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,420, 21,279.66 and 8,346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,420, 21,279.66 and 8,346.42 is: 11,518.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,420 : 21,279.66 = 8,346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,420/21,279.66 = 8,346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,420x = 21,279.66 × 8,346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,420x = 177,608,979.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,608,979.82/15,420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,518.09

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