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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.95, 21,354.08 and 8,400.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.95, 21,354.08 and 8,400.38 is: 11,592.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.95 : 21,354.08 = 8,400.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.95/21,354.08 = 8,400.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.95x = 21,354.08 × 8,400.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.95x = 179,382,285.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,382,285.03/15,473.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.53

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