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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,479.75, 21,361.48 and 8,406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,479.75, 21,361.48 and 8,406.02 is: 11,599.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,479.75 : 21,361.48 = 8,406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,479.75/21,361.48 = 8,406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,479.75x = 21,361.48 × 8,406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,479.75x = 179,564,900.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,564,900.29/15,479.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,599.99

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