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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.54, 21,345.25 and 8,393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.54, 21,345.25 and 8,393.96 is: 11,583.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.54 : 21,345.25 = 8,393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.54/21,345.25 = 8,393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.54x = 21,345.25 × 8,393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.54x = 179,171,067.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,171,067.96/15,467.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.69

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