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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.71, 21,357.97 and 8,403.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.71, 21,357.97 and 8,403.13 is: 11,596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.71 : 21,357.97 = 8,403.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.71/21,357.97 = 8,403.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.71x = 21,357.97 × 8,403.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.71x = 179,473,798.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,473,798.45/15,476.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,596.38

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