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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.65, 21,345.35 and 8,394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.65, 21,345.35 and 8,394.07 is: 11,583.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.65 : 21,345.35 = 8,394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.65/21,345.35 = 8,394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.65x = 21,345.35 × 8,394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.65x = 179,174,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,174,320.10/15,467.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.81

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