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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,439.74, 21,304.53 and 8,724.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,439.74, 21,304.53 and 8,724.98 is: 12,039.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,439.74 : 21,304.53 = 8,724.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,439.74/21,304.53 = 8,724.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,439.74x = 21,304.53 × 8,724.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,439.74x = 185,881,491.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,881,491.64/15,439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,039.16

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