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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,438.47, 21,304.99 and 8,726.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,438.47, 21,304.99 and 8,726.27 is: 12,042.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,438.47 : 21,304.99 = 8,726.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,438.47/21,304.99 = 8,726.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,438.47x = 21,304.99 × 8,726.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,438.47x = 185,912,999.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,912,999.47/15,438.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.19

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