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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.97, 21,353.88 and 8,400.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.97, 21,353.88 and 8,400.36 is: 11,592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.97 : 21,353.88 = 8,400.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.97/21,353.88 = 8,400.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.97x = 21,353.88 × 8,400.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.97x = 179,380,279.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,380,279.40/15,473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.39

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