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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.21, 21,091.86 and 8,478.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.21, 21,091.86 and 8,478.23 is: 11,699.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.21 : 21,091.86 = 8,478.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.21/21,091.86 = 8,478.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.21x = 21,091.86 × 8,478.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.21x = 178,821,534.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,821,534.75/15,284.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,699.76

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