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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.20, 21,339.33 and 8,389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.20, 21,339.33 and 8,389.68 is: 11,577.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.20 : 21,339.33 = 8,389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.20/21,339.33 = 8,389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.20x = 21,339.33 × 8,389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.20x = 179,030,150.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,030,150.11/15,463.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,577.82

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