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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,474.52, 21,354.78 and 8,400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,474.52, 21,354.78 and 8,400.52 is: 11,592.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,474.52 : 21,354.78 = 8,400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,474.52/21,354.78 = 8,400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,474.52x = 21,354.78 × 8,400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,474.52x = 179,391,256.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,391,256.49/15,474.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.69

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