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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.26, 21,355.91 and 8,401.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.26, 21,355.91 and 8,401.68 is: 11,594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.26 : 21,355.91 = 8,401.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.26/21,355.91 = 8,401.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.26x = 21,355.91 × 8,401.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.26x = 179,425,511.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,425,511.43/15,475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,594.34

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