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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.02, 21,334.68 and 8,386.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.02, 21,334.68 and 8,386.47 is: 11,573.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.02 : 21,334.68 = 8,386.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.02/21,334.68 = 8,386.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.02x = 21,334.68 × 8,386.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.02x = 178,922,653.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,922,653.78/15,460.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,573.25

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