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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.09, 21,346.03 and 8,394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.09, 21,346.03 and 8,394.52 is: 11,584.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.09 : 21,346.03 = 8,394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.09/21,346.03 = 8,394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.09x = 21,346.03 × 8,394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.09x = 179,189,527.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,189,527.05/15,468.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,584.46

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