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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.69, 21,348.18 and 8,396.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.69, 21,348.18 and 8,396.11 is: 11,586.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.69 : 21,348.18 = 8,396.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.69/21,348.18 = 8,396.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.69x = 21,348.18 × 8,396.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.69x = 179,241,667.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,241,667.58/15,469.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,586.64

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