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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.83, 21,356.70 and 8,402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.83, 21,356.70 and 8,402.24 is: 11,595.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.83 : 21,356.70 = 8,402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.83/21,356.70 = 8,402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.83x = 21,356.70 × 8,402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.83x = 179,444,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,444,140.89/15,475.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,595.13

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