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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.70, 21,334.50 and 8,386.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.70, 21,334.50 and 8,386.17 is: 11,572.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.70 : 21,334.50 = 8,386.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.70/21,334.50 = 8,386.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.70x = 21,334.50 × 8,386.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.70x = 178,914,701.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,914,701.93/15,459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,572.98

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