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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.89, 21,297.53 and 8,720.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.89, 21,297.53 and 8,720.16 is: 12,033.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.89 : 21,297.53 = 8,720.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.89/21,297.53 = 8,720.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.89x = 21,297.53 × 8,720.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.89x = 185,717,811.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,717,811.14/15,433.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.12

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