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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.13, 21,346.14 and 8,394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.13, 21,346.14 and 8,394.58 is: 11,584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.13 : 21,346.14 = 8,394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.13/21,346.14 = 8,394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.13x = 21,346.14 × 8,394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.13x = 179,191,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,191,879.92/15,468.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,584.59

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