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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.94, 21,353.96 and 8,400.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.94, 21,353.96 and 8,400.22 is: 11,592.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.94 : 21,353.96 = 8,400.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.94/21,353.96 = 8,400.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.94x = 21,353.96 × 8,400.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.94x = 179,377,961.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,377,961.87/15,473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.26

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