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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,445.53, 21,317.99 and 8,731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,445.53, 21,317.99 and 8,731.44 is: 12,051.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,445.53 : 21,317.99 = 8,731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,445.53/21,317.99 = 8,731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,445.53x = 21,317.99 × 8,731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,445.53x = 186,136,706.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,136,706.95/15,445.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,051.17

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