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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,437.67, 21,303.86 and 8,724.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,437.67, 21,303.86 and 8,724.93 is: 12,040.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,437.67 : 21,303.86 = 8,724.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,437.67/21,303.86 = 8,724.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,437.67x = 21,303.86 × 8,724.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,437.67x = 185,874,643.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,874,643.61/15,437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,040.33

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