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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.69, 21,345.47 and 8,394.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.69, 21,345.47 and 8,394.11 is: 11,583.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.69 : 21,345.47 = 8,394.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.69/21,345.47 = 8,394.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.69x = 21,345.47 × 8,394.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.69x = 179,176,074.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,176,074.48/15,467.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.90

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