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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.59, 21,345.33 and 8,394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.59, 21,345.33 and 8,394.02 is: 11,583.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.59 : 21,345.33 = 8,394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.59/21,345.33 = 8,394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.59x = 21,345.33 × 8,394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.59x = 179,173,126.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,173,126.93/15,467.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.78

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