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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.32, 21,351.82 and 8,398.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.32, 21,351.82 and 8,398.75 is: 11,590.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.32 : 21,351.82 = 8,398.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.32/21,351.82 = 8,398.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.32x = 21,351.82 × 8,398.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.32x = 179,328,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,328,491.47/15,472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,590.28

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