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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.76, 21,348.29 and 8,396.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.76, 21,348.29 and 8,396.19 is: 11,586.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.76 : 21,348.29 = 8,396.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.76/21,348.29 = 8,396.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.76x = 21,348.29 × 8,396.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.76x = 179,244,320.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,244,320.01/15,469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,586.75

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