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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.37, 21,356.81 and 8,402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.37, 21,356.81 and 8,402.64 is: 11,595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.37 : 21,356.81 = 8,402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.37/21,356.81 = 8,402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.37x = 21,356.81 × 8,402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.37x = 179,453,542.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,453,542.65/15,476.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,595.33

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