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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,477.44, 21,358.85 and 8,403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,477.44, 21,358.85 and 8,403.86 is: 11,597.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,477.44 : 21,358.85 = 8,403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,477.44/21,358.85 = 8,403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,477.44x = 21,358.85 × 8,403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,477.44x = 179,496,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,496,796.54/15,477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,597.32

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