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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.52, 21,286.27 and 8,711.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.52, 21,286.27 and 8,711.15 is: 12,021.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.52 : 21,286.27 = 8,711.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.52/21,286.27 = 8,711.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.52x = 21,286.27 × 8,711.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.52x = 185,427,890.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,427,890.91/15,424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.63

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