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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.96, 21,341.07 and 8,391.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.96, 21,341.07 and 8,391.23 is: 11,579.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.96 : 21,341.07 = 8,391.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.96/21,341.07 = 8,391.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.96x = 21,341.07 × 8,391.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.96x = 179,077,826.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,077,826.82/15,464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,579.59

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