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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.27, 21,386.25 and 8,423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.27, 21,386.25 and 8,423.70 is: 11,624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.27 : 21,386.25 = 8,423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.27/21,386.25 = 8,423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.27x = 21,386.25 × 8,423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.27x = 180,151,297.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,151,297.62/15,497.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,624.71

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