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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.76, 21,356.48 and 8,402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.76, 21,356.48 and 8,402.24 is: 11,595.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.76 : 21,356.48 = 8,402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.76/21,356.48 = 8,402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.76x = 21,356.48 × 8,402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.76x = 179,442,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,442,270.52/15,475.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,595.05

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