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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.66, 21,356.35 and 8,402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.66, 21,356.35 and 8,402.08 is: 11,594.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.66 : 21,356.35 = 8,402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.66/21,356.35 = 8,402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.66x = 21,356.35 × 8,402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.66x = 179,437,761.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,437,761.21/15,475.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,594.84

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