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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.86, 21,343.29 and 8,392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.86, 21,343.29 and 8,392.28 is: 11,581.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.86 : 21,343.29 = 8,392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.86/21,343.29 = 8,392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.86x = 21,343.29 × 8,392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.86x = 179,118,865.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,118,865.80/15,465.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,581.57

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