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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.20, 21,351.66 and 8,398.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.20, 21,351.66 and 8,398.62 is: 11,590.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.20 : 21,351.66 = 8,398.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.20/21,351.66 = 8,398.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.20x = 21,351.66 × 8,398.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.20x = 179,324,478.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,324,478.71/15,472.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,590.11

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