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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.02, 21,357.16 and 8,402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.02, 21,357.16 and 8,402.44 is: 11,595.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.02 : 21,357.16 = 8,402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.02/21,357.16 = 8,402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.02x = 21,357.16 × 8,402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.02x = 179,452,255.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,452,255.47/15,476.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,595.50

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