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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.62, 21,347.49 and 8,395.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.62, 21,347.49 and 8,395.89 is: 11,586.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.62 : 21,347.49 = 8,395.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.62/21,347.49 = 8,395.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.62x = 21,347.49 × 8,395.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.62x = 179,231,177.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,231,177.82/15,469.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,586.01

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