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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.25, 21,316.16 and 8,731.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.25, 21,316.16 and 8,731.48 is: 12,049.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.25 : 21,316.16 = 8,731.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.25/21,316.16 = 8,731.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.25x = 21,316.16 × 8,731.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.25x = 186,121,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,121,624.72/15,446.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,049.63

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