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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.63, 21,335.52 and 8,387.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.63, 21,335.52 and 8,387.05 is: 11,574.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.63 : 21,335.52 = 8,387.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.63/21,335.52 = 8,387.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.63x = 21,335.52 × 8,387.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.63x = 178,942,073.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,942,073.02/15,460.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,574.05

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