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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.38, 21,347.77 and 8,395.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.38, 21,347.77 and 8,395.80 is: 11,586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.38 : 21,347.77 = 8,395.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.38/21,347.77 = 8,395.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.38x = 21,347.77 × 8,395.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.38x = 179,231,606.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,231,606.73/15,469.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,586.22

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