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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461.57, 21,336.88 and 8,387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461.57, 21,336.88 and 8,387.84 is: 11,575.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461.57 : 21,336.88 = 8,387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461.57/21,336.88 = 8,387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461.57x = 21,336.88 × 8,387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461.57x = 178,970,335.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,970,335.54/15,461.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,575.17

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