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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.36, 21,351.90 and 8,398.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.36, 21,351.90 and 8,398.81 is: 11,590.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.36 : 21,351.90 = 8,398.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.36/21,351.90 = 8,398.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.36x = 21,351.90 × 8,398.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.36x = 179,330,551.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,330,551.24/15,472.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,590.38

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