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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.96, 21,350.03 and 8,397.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.96, 21,350.03 and 8,397.38 is: 11,588.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.96 : 21,350.03 = 8,397.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.96/21,350.03 = 8,397.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.96x = 21,350.03 × 8,397.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.96x = 179,284,335.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,284,335.91/15,470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,588.44

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