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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.88, 21,358.52 and 8,403.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.88, 21,358.52 and 8,403.72 is: 11,597.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.88 : 21,358.52 = 8,403.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.88/21,358.52 = 8,403.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.88x = 21,358.52 × 8,403.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.88x = 179,491,021.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,491,021.69/15,476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,597.36

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