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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.86, 21,357.12 and 8,402.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.86, 21,357.12 and 8,402.74 is: 11,596.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.86 : 21,357.12 = 8,402.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.86/21,357.12 = 8,402.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.86x = 21,357.12 × 8,402.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.86x = 179,458,326.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,458,326.51/15,475.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,596.02

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