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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,479.17, 21,361.34 and 8,405.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,479.17, 21,361.34 and 8,405.59 is: 11,599.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,479.17 : 21,361.34 = 8,405.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,479.17/21,361.34 = 8,405.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,479.17x = 21,361.34 × 8,405.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,479.17x = 179,554,665.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,554,665.89/15,479.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,599.76

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