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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.47, 21,341.21 and 8,390.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.47, 21,341.21 and 8,390.89 is: 11,579.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.47 : 21,341.21 = 8,390.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.47/21,341.21 = 8,390.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.47x = 21,341.21 × 8,390.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.47x = 179,071,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,071,697.47/15,464.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,579.56

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