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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,436.12, 21,301.82 and 8,721.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,436.12, 21,301.82 and 8,721.42 is: 12,035.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,436.12 : 21,301.82 = 8,721.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,436.12/21,301.82 = 8,721.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,436.12x = 21,301.82 × 8,721.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,436.12x = 185,782,118.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,782,118.98/15,436.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,035.55

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