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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.42, 21,343.03 and 8,392.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.42, 21,343.03 and 8,392.69 is: 11,581.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.42 : 21,343.03 = 8,392.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.42/21,343.03 = 8,392.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.42x = 21,343.03 × 8,392.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.42x = 179,125,434.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,125,434.45/15,466.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,581.57

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