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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,474.78, 21,354.90 and 8,401.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,474.78, 21,354.90 and 8,401.02 is: 11,593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,474.78 : 21,354.90 = 8,401.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,474.78/21,354.90 = 8,401.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,474.78x = 21,354.90 × 8,401.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,474.78x = 179,402,942.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,402,942.00/15,474.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,593.25

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