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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.53, 21,353.57 and 8,399.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.53, 21,353.57 and 8,399.95 is: 11,591.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.53 : 21,353.57 = 8,399.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.53/21,353.57 = 8,399.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.53x = 21,353.57 × 8,399.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.53x = 179,368,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,368,920.32/15,473.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,591.98

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