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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,471.86, 21,351.60 and 8,398.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,471.86, 21,351.60 and 8,398.73 is: 11,590.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,471.86 : 21,351.60 = 8,398.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,471.86/21,351.60 = 8,398.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,471.86x = 21,351.60 × 8,398.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,471.86x = 179,326,376.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,326,376.85/15,471.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,590.49

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