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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.76, 21,349.67 and 8,397.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.76, 21,349.67 and 8,397.19 is: 11,588.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.76 : 21,349.67 = 8,397.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.76/21,349.67 = 8,397.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.76x = 21,349.67 × 8,397.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.76x = 179,277,235.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,277,235.43/15,470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,588.13

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