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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,474.55, 21,354.82 and 8,400.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,474.55, 21,354.82 and 8,400.97 is: 11,593.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,474.55 : 21,354.82 = 8,400.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,474.55/21,354.82 = 8,400.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,474.55x = 21,354.82 × 8,400.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,474.55x = 179,401,202.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,401,202.18/15,474.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,593.31

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