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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,434.40, 21,302.96 and 8,723.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,434.40, 21,302.96 and 8,723.91 is: 12,040.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,434.40 : 21,302.96 = 8,723.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,434.40/21,302.96 = 8,723.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,434.40x = 21,302.96 × 8,723.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,434.40x = 185,845,062.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,845,062.15/15,434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,040.96

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