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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,438.73, 21,306.18 and 8,724.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,438.73, 21,306.18 and 8,724.64 is: 12,040.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,438.73 : 21,306.18 = 8,724.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,438.73/21,306.18 = 8,724.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,438.73x = 21,306.18 × 8,724.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,438.73x = 185,888,750.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,888,750.28/15,438.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,040.42

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