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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.66, 21,348.15 and 8,396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.66, 21,348.15 and 8,396.08 is: 11,586.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.66 : 21,348.15 = 8,396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.66/21,348.15 = 8,396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.66x = 21,348.15 × 8,396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.66x = 179,240,873.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,240,873.45/15,469.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,586.61

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