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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.23, 21,337.79 and 8,388.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.23, 21,337.79 and 8,388.63 is: 11,576.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.23 : 21,337.79 = 8,388.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.23/21,337.79 = 8,388.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.23x = 21,337.79 × 8,388.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.23x = 178,994,783.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,994,783.38/15,462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,576.26

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