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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.65, 21,339.63 and 8,389.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.65, 21,339.63 and 8,389.92 is: 11,577.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.65 : 21,339.63 = 8,389.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.65/21,339.63 = 8,389.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.65x = 21,339.63 × 8,389.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.65x = 179,037,788.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,037,788.53/15,463.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,577.98

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