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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,420.70, 21,280.62 and 8,347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,420.70, 21,280.62 and 8,347.13 is: 11,519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,420.70 : 21,280.62 = 8,347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,420.70/21,280.62 = 8,347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,420.70x = 21,280.62 × 8,347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,420.70x = 177,632,046.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,632,046.47/15,420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,519.06

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