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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.91, 21,348.50 and 8,396.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.91, 21,348.50 and 8,396.33 is: 11,586.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.91 : 21,348.50 = 8,396.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.91/21,348.50 = 8,396.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.91x = 21,348.50 × 8,396.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.91x = 179,249,120.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,249,120.57/15,469.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,586.95

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