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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,445.94, 21,313.10 and 8,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,445.94, 21,313.10 and 8,731.52 is: 12,048.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,445.94 : 21,313.10 = 8,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,445.94/21,313.10 = 8,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,445.94x = 21,313.10 × 8,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,445.94x = 186,095,758.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,095,758.91/15,445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,048.20

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