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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.80, 21,335.87 and 8,387.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.80, 21,335.87 and 8,387.23 is: 11,574.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.80 : 21,335.87 = 8,387.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.80/21,335.87 = 8,387.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.80x = 21,335.87 × 8,387.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.80x = 178,948,753.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,948,753.66/15,460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,574.35

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