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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,432.47, 21,296.70 and 8,719.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,432.47, 21,296.70 and 8,719.41 is: 12,032.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,432.47 : 21,296.70 = 8,719.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,432.47/21,296.70 = 8,719.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,432.47x = 21,296.70 × 8,719.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,432.47x = 185,694,738.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,694,738.81/15,432.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,032.73

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