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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.87, 21,338.82 and 8,389.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.87, 21,338.82 and 8,389.35 is: 11,577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.87 : 21,338.82 = 8,389.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.87/21,338.82 = 8,389.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.87x = 21,338.82 × 8,389.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.87x = 179,018,829.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,018,829.57/15,462.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,577.34

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