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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.76, 21,353.65 and 8,400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.76, 21,353.65 and 8,400.16 is: 11,592.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.76 : 21,353.65 = 8,400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.76/21,353.65 = 8,400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.76x = 21,353.65 × 8,400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.76x = 179,374,076.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,374,076.58/15,473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.15

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