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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,420.02, 21,279.66 and 8,346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,420.02, 21,279.66 and 8,346.44 is: 11,518.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,420.02 : 21,279.66 = 8,346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,420.02/21,279.66 = 8,346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,420.02x = 21,279.66 × 8,346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,420.02x = 177,609,474.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,609,474.26/15,420.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,518.11

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