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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,471.76, 21,351.05 and 8,398.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,471.76, 21,351.05 and 8,398.18 is: 11,589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,471.76 : 21,351.05 = 8,398.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,471.76/21,351.05 = 8,398.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,471.76x = 21,351.05 × 8,398.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,471.76x = 179,309,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,309,833.34/15,471.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,589.50

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