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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.63, 21,341.32 and 8,391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.63, 21,341.32 and 8,391.11 is: 11,579.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.63 : 21,341.32 = 8,391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.63/21,341.32 = 8,391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.63x = 21,341.32 × 8,391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.63x = 179,077,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,077,235.98/15,464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,579.79

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