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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.19, 21,344.65 and 8,393.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.19, 21,344.65 and 8,393.59 is: 11,583.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.19 : 21,344.65 = 8,393.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.19/21,344.65 = 8,393.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.19x = 21,344.65 × 8,393.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.19x = 179,158,246.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,158,246.49/15,467.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.12

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