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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.87, 21,173.06 and 8,718.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.87, 21,173.06 and 8,718.87 is: 12,031.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.87 : 21,173.06 = 8,718.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.87/21,173.06 = 8,718.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.87x = 21,173.06 × 8,718.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.87x = 184,605,114.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,605,114.05/15,342.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.98

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