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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,442.52, 21,311.52 and 8,728.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,442.52, 21,311.52 and 8,728.44 is: 12,045.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,442.52 : 21,311.52 = 8,728.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,442.52/21,311.52 = 8,728.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,442.52x = 21,311.52 × 8,728.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,442.52x = 186,016,323.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,016,323.63/15,442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.72

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