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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.23, 21,356.25 and 8,402.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.23, 21,356.25 and 8,402.10 is: 11,595.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.23 : 21,356.25 = 8,402.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.23/21,356.25 = 8,402.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.23x = 21,356.25 × 8,402.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.23x = 179,437,348.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,437,348.13/15,475.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,595.13

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