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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.34, 21,316.14 and 8,731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.34, 21,316.14 and 8,731.44 is: 12,049.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.34 : 21,316.14 = 8,731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.34/21,316.14 = 8,731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.34x = 21,316.14 × 8,731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.34x = 186,120,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,120,597.44/15,446.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,049.50

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