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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.62, 21,344.72 and 8,393.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.62, 21,344.72 and 8,393.90 is: 11,583.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.62 : 21,344.72 = 8,393.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.62/21,344.72 = 8,393.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.62x = 21,344.72 × 8,393.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.62x = 179,165,445.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,165,445.21/15,467.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.26

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