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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,471.63, 21,350.88 and 8,398.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,471.63, 21,350.88 and 8,398.05 is: 11,589.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,471.63 : 21,350.88 = 8,398.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,471.63/21,350.88 = 8,398.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,471.63x = 21,350.88 × 8,398.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,471.63x = 179,305,757.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,305,757.78/15,471.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,589.33

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