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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,426.59, 21,288.31 and 8,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,426.59, 21,288.31 and 8,712 is: 12,022.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,426.59 : 21,288.31 = 8,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,426.59/21,288.31 = 8,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,426.59x = 21,288.31 × 8,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,426.59x = 185,463,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,463,734.94/15,426.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.35

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