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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.52, 21,312.90 and 8,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.52, 21,312.90 and 8,729.44 is: 12,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.52 : 21,312.90 = 8,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.52/21,312.90 = 8,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.52x = 21,312.90 × 8,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.52x = 186,049,681.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,049,681.78/15,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,047.10

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