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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,428.90, 21,291.73 and 8,714.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,428.90, 21,291.73 and 8,714.51 is: 12,025.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,428.90 : 21,291.73 = 8,714.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,428.90/21,291.73 = 8,714.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,428.90x = 21,291.73 × 8,714.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,428.90x = 185,546,945.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,546,945.60/15,428.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,025.93

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