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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.84, 21,353.93 and 8,400.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.84, 21,353.93 and 8,400.11 is: 11,592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.84 : 21,353.93 = 8,400.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.84/21,353.93 = 8,400.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.84x = 21,353.93 × 8,400.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.84x = 179,375,243.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,375,243.66/15,473.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.16

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