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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.92, 21,354.02 and 8,400.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.92, 21,354.02 and 8,400.35 is: 11,592.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.92 : 21,354.02 = 8,400.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.92/21,354.02 = 8,400.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.92x = 21,354.02 × 8,400.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.92x = 179,381,241.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,381,241.91/15,473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.49

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