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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,439.46, 21,306.47 and 8,365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,439.46, 21,306.47 and 8,365.88 is: 11,544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,439.46 : 21,306.47 = 8,365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,439.46/21,306.47 = 8,365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,439.46x = 21,306.47 × 8,365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,439.46x = 178,247,382.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,247,382.68/15,439.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.93

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