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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,478.74, 21,360.75 and 8,405.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,478.74, 21,360.75 and 8,405.22 is: 11,599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,478.74 : 21,360.75 = 8,405.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,478.74/21,360.75 = 8,405.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,478.74x = 21,360.75 × 8,405.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,478.74x = 179,541,803.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,541,803.12/15,478.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,599.25

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