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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,432.26, 21,296.13 and 8,718.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,432.26, 21,296.13 and 8,718.59 is: 12,031.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,432.26 : 21,296.13 = 8,718.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,432.26/21,296.13 = 8,718.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,432.26x = 21,296.13 × 8,718.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,432.26x = 185,672,226.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,672,226.06/15,432.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.43

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