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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.49, 21,344.14 and 8,392.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.49, 21,344.14 and 8,392.89 is: 11,582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.49 : 21,344.14 = 8,392.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.49/21,344.14 = 8,392.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.49x = 21,344.14 × 8,392.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.49x = 179,139,109.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,139,109.70/15,466.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,582.40

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