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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,420.20, 21,279.85 and 8,346.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,420.20, 21,279.85 and 8,346.61 is: 11,518.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,420.20 : 21,279.85 = 8,346.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,420.20/21,279.85 = 8,346.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,420.20x = 21,279.85 × 8,346.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,420.20x = 177,614,608.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,614,608.81/15,420.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,518.31

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