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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,428.26, 21,291.15 and 8,714.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,428.26, 21,291.15 and 8,714.17 is: 12,025.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,428.26 : 21,291.15 = 8,714.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,428.26/21,291.15 = 8,714.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,428.26x = 21,291.15 × 8,714.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,428.26x = 185,534,700.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,534,700.60/15,428.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,025.64

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