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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,477.36, 21,358.86 and 8,403.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,477.36, 21,358.86 and 8,403.82 is: 11,597.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,477.36 : 21,358.86 = 8,403.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,477.36/21,358.86 = 8,403.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,477.36x = 21,358.86 × 8,403.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,477.36x = 179,496,014.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,496,014.85/15,477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,597.33

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