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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.95, 21,348.40 and 8,396.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.95, 21,348.40 and 8,396.22 is: 11,586.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.95 : 21,348.40 = 8,396.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.95/21,348.40 = 8,396.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.95x = 21,348.40 × 8,396.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.95x = 179,245,863.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,245,863.05/15,469.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,586.71

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