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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.32, 21,347.55 and 8,395.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.32, 21,347.55 and 8,395.59 is: 11,585.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.32 : 21,347.55 = 8,395.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.32/21,347.55 = 8,395.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.32x = 21,347.55 × 8,395.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.32x = 179,225,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,225,277.30/15,469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,585.85

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