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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.77, 21,338.63 and 8,389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.77, 21,338.63 and 8,389.20 is: 11,577.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.77 : 21,338.63 = 8,389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.77/21,338.63 = 8,389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.77x = 21,338.63 × 8,389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.77x = 179,013,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,013,912.49/15,462.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,577.09

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