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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.19, 21,344.84 and 8,393.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.19, 21,344.84 and 8,393.73 is: 11,583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.19 : 21,344.84 = 8,393.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.19/21,344.84 = 8,393.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.19x = 21,344.84 × 8,393.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.19x = 179,162,781.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,162,781.88/15,467.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.41

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