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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461.65, 21,336.50 and 8,387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461.65, 21,336.50 and 8,387.92 is: 11,575.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461.65 : 21,336.50 = 8,387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461.65/21,336.50 = 8,387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461.65x = 21,336.50 × 8,387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461.65x = 178,968,855.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,968,855.08/15,461.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,575.02

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