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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,426.85, 21,289.12 and 8,712.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,426.85, 21,289.12 and 8,712.56 is: 12,023.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,426.85 : 21,289.12 = 8,712.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,426.85/21,289.12 = 8,712.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,426.85x = 21,289.12 × 8,712.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,426.85x = 185,482,735.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,482,735.35/15,426.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.37

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