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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,474.98, 21,355.40 and 8,401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,474.98, 21,355.40 and 8,401.40 is: 11,593.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,474.98 : 21,355.40 = 8,401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,474.98/21,355.40 = 8,401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,474.98x = 21,355.40 × 8,401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,474.98x = 179,415,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,415,150.78/15,474.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,593.89

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