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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.74, 21,353.52 and 8,400.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.74, 21,353.52 and 8,400.10 is: 11,592.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.74 : 21,353.52 = 8,400.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.74/21,353.52 = 8,400.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.74x = 21,353.52 × 8,400.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.74x = 179,371,703.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,371,703.35/15,473.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.01

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