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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,471.44, 21,350.62 and 8,397.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,471.44, 21,350.62 and 8,397.86 is: 11,589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,471.44 : 21,350.62 = 8,397.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,471.44/21,350.62 = 8,397.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,471.44x = 21,350.62 × 8,397.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,471.44x = 179,299,539.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,299,539.56/15,471.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,589.06

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