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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.32, 21,355.85 and 8,401.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.32, 21,355.85 and 8,401.79 is: 11,594.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.32 : 21,355.85 = 8,401.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.32/21,355.85 = 8,401.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.32x = 21,355.85 × 8,401.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.32x = 179,427,441.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,427,441.37/15,475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,594.43

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