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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,438.48, 21,305.84 and 8,724.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,438.48, 21,305.84 and 8,724.39 is: 12,040.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,438.48 : 21,305.84 = 8,724.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,438.48/21,305.84 = 8,724.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,438.48x = 21,305.84 × 8,724.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,438.48x = 185,880,413.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,880,413.82/15,438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,040.07

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