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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.25, 21,344.85 and 8,393.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.25, 21,344.85 and 8,393.67 is: 11,583.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.25 : 21,344.85 = 8,393.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.25/21,344.85 = 8,393.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.25x = 21,344.85 × 8,393.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.25x = 179,161,627.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,161,627.10/15,467.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.29

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