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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.44, 21,347.84 and 8,395.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.44, 21,347.84 and 8,395.86 is: 11,586.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.44 : 21,347.84 = 8,395.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.44/21,347.84 = 8,395.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.44x = 21,347.84 × 8,395.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.44x = 179,233,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,233,465.45/15,469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,586.29

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