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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.69, 21,357.90 and 8,403.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.69, 21,357.90 and 8,403.09 is: 11,596.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.69 : 21,357.90 = 8,403.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.69/21,357.90 = 8,403.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.69x = 21,357.90 × 8,403.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.69x = 179,472,355.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,472,355.91/15,476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,596.30

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