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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,442.85, 21,311.30 and 8,728.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,442.85, 21,311.30 and 8,728.56 is: 12,045.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,442.85 : 21,311.30 = 8,728.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,442.85/21,311.30 = 8,728.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,442.85x = 21,311.30 × 8,728.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,442.85x = 186,016,982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,016,982.55/15,442.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.51

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