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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461.39, 21,334.92 and 8,655.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461.39, 21,334.92 and 8,655.78 is: 11,943.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461.39 : 21,334.92 = 8,655.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461.39/21,334.92 = 8,655.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461.39x = 21,334.92 × 8,655.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461.39x = 184,670,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,670,427.17/15,461.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,943.97

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