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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.07, 21,348.72 and 8,396.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.07, 21,348.72 and 8,396.49 is: 11,587.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.07 : 21,348.72 = 8,396.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.07/21,348.72 = 8,396.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.07x = 21,348.72 × 8,396.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.07x = 179,254,272.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,254,272.01/15,470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,587.17

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