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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.43, 21,335.52 and 8,386.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.43, 21,335.52 and 8,386.98 is: 11,574.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.43 : 21,335.52 = 8,386.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.43/21,335.52 = 8,386.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.43x = 21,335.52 × 8,386.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.43x = 178,940,579.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,940,579.53/15,460.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,574.10

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