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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.87, 21,342.96 and 8,392.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.87, 21,342.96 and 8,392.35 is: 11,581.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.87 : 21,342.96 = 8,392.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.87/21,342.96 = 8,392.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.87x = 21,342.96 × 8,392.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.87x = 179,117,590.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,117,590.36/15,465.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,581.48

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