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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.57, 21,335.50 and 8,386.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.57, 21,335.50 and 8,386.84 is: 11,573.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.57 : 21,335.50 = 8,386.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.57/21,335.50 = 8,386.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.57x = 21,335.50 × 8,386.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.57x = 178,937,424.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,937,424.82/15,460.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,573.79

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