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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.86, 21,352.98 and 8,399.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.86, 21,352.98 and 8,399.73 is: 11,591.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.86 : 21,352.98 = 8,399.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.86/21,352.98 = 8,399.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.86x = 21,352.98 × 8,399.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.86x = 179,359,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,359,266.70/15,472.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,591.86

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