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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.48, 21,346.56 and 8,394.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.48, 21,346.56 and 8,394.90 is: 11,584.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.48 : 21,346.56 = 8,394.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.48/21,346.56 = 8,394.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.48x = 21,346.56 × 8,394.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.48x = 179,202,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,202,236.54/15,468.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,584.99

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