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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.57, 21,348.02 and 8,395.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.57, 21,348.02 and 8,395.99 is: 11,586.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.57 : 21,348.02 = 8,395.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.57/21,348.02 = 8,395.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.57x = 21,348.02 × 8,395.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.57x = 179,237,785.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,237,785.83/15,469.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,586.48

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