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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.92, 21,345.61 and 8,394.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.92, 21,345.61 and 8,394.35 is: 11,584.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.92 : 21,345.61 = 8,394.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.92/21,345.61 = 8,394.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.92x = 21,345.61 × 8,394.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.92x = 179,182,409.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,182,409.33/15,467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,584.13

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