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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.40, 21,284.67 and 8,709.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.40, 21,284.67 and 8,709.16 is: 12,018.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.40 : 21,284.67 = 8,709.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.40/21,284.67 = 8,709.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.40x = 21,284.67 × 8,709.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.40x = 185,371,596.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,371,596.58/15,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,018.85

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