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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.67, 21,349.54 and 8,397.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.67, 21,349.54 and 8,397.09 is: 11,587.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.67 : 21,349.54 = 8,397.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.67/21,349.54 = 8,397.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.67x = 21,349.54 × 8,397.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.67x = 179,273,860.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,273,860.11/15,470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,587.99

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