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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,431.47, 21,295.32 and 8,719.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,431.47, 21,295.32 and 8,719.27 is: 12,032.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,431.47 : 21,295.32 = 8,719.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,431.47/21,295.32 = 8,719.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,431.47x = 21,295.32 × 8,719.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,431.47x = 185,679,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,679,560.14/15,431.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,032.53

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