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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,234.88, 21,024.28 and 8,947.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,234.88, 21,024.28 and 8,947.36 is: 12,347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,234.88 : 21,024.28 = 8,947.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,234.88/21,024.28 = 8,947.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,234.88x = 21,024.28 × 8,947.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,234.88x = 188,111,801.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,111,801.90/15,234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,347.44

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