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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.71, 21,284.35 and 8,709.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.71, 21,284.35 and 8,709.12 is: 12,018.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.71 : 21,284.35 = 8,709.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.71/21,284.35 = 8,709.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.71x = 21,284.35 × 8,709.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.71x = 185,367,851.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,367,851.85/15,423.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,018.37

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