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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.22, 21,296.62 and 8,719.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.22, 21,296.62 and 8,719.44 is: 12,032.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.22 : 21,296.62 = 8,719.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.22/21,296.62 = 8,719.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.22x = 21,296.62 × 8,719.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.22x = 185,694,600.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,694,600.29/15,433.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,032.14

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