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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.79, 21,338.64 and 8,389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.79, 21,338.64 and 8,389.22 is: 11,577.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.79 : 21,338.64 = 8,389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.79/21,338.64 = 8,389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.79x = 21,338.64 × 8,389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.79x = 179,014,438.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,014,438.77/15,462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,577.11

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