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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.69, 21,348.05 and 8,396.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.69, 21,348.05 and 8,396.12 is: 11,586.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.69 : 21,348.05 = 8,396.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.69/21,348.05 = 8,396.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.69x = 21,348.05 × 8,396.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.69x = 179,240,640.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,240,640.85/15,469.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,586.57

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