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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,445.75, 21,315.46 and 8,730.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,445.75, 21,315.46 and 8,730.98 is: 12,048.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,445.75 : 21,315.46 = 8,730.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,445.75/21,315.46 = 8,730.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,445.75x = 21,315.46 × 8,730.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,445.75x = 186,104,854.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,104,854.95/15,445.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,048.94

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