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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.26, 21,351.74 and 8,398.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.26, 21,351.74 and 8,398.68 is: 11,590.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.26 : 21,351.74 = 8,398.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.26/21,351.74 = 8,398.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.26x = 21,351.74 × 8,398.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.26x = 179,326,324.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,326,324.94/15,472.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,590.19

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