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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.40, 21,349.20 and 8,396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.40, 21,349.20 and 8,396.88 is: 11,587.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.40 : 21,349.20 = 8,396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.40/21,349.20 = 8,396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.40x = 21,349.20 × 8,396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.40x = 179,266,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,266,670.50/15,470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,587.72

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