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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,439.23, 21,306.87 and 8,725.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,439.23, 21,306.87 and 8,725.14 is: 12,041.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,439.23 : 21,306.87 = 8,725.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,439.23/21,306.87 = 8,725.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,439.23x = 21,306.87 × 8,725.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,439.23x = 185,905,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,905,423.71/15,439.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,041.11

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