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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,471.98, 21,351.78 and 8,398.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,471.98, 21,351.78 and 8,398.85 is: 11,590.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,471.98 : 21,351.78 = 8,398.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,471.98/21,351.78 = 8,398.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,471.98x = 21,351.78 × 8,398.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,471.98x = 179,330,397.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,330,397.45/15,471.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,590.66

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