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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,420.25, 21,279.95 and 8,346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,420.25, 21,279.95 and 8,346.72 is: 11,518.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,420.25 : 21,279.95 = 8,346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,420.25/21,279.95 = 8,346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,420.25x = 21,279.95 × 8,346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,420.25x = 177,617,784.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,617,784.26/15,420.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,518.48

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