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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.89, 21,313.65 and 8,729.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.89, 21,313.65 and 8,729.57 is: 12,047.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.89 : 21,313.65 = 8,729.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.89/21,313.65 = 8,729.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.89x = 21,313.65 × 8,729.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.89x = 186,058,914.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,058,914.89/15,443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,047.41

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