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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.13, 21,351.56 and 8,398.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.13, 21,351.56 and 8,398.55 is: 11,590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.13 : 21,351.56 = 8,398.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.13/21,351.56 = 8,398.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.13x = 21,351.56 × 8,398.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.13x = 179,322,144.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,322,144.24/15,472.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,590.01

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