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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.74, 21,349.38 and 8,397.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.74, 21,349.38 and 8,397.10 is: 11,587.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.74 : 21,349.38 = 8,397.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.74/21,349.38 = 8,397.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.74x = 21,349.38 × 8,397.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.74x = 179,272,878.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,272,878.80/15,470.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,587.87

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