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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,474.44, 21,354.82 and 8,400.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,474.44, 21,354.82 and 8,400.98 is: 11,593.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,474.44 : 21,354.82 = 8,400.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,474.44/21,354.82 = 8,400.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,474.44x = 21,354.82 × 8,400.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,474.44x = 179,401,415.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,401,415.72/15,474.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,593.40

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