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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.52, 21,317.04 and 8,732.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.52, 21,317.04 and 8,732.42 is: 12,051.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.52 : 21,317.04 = 8,732.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.52/21,317.04 = 8,732.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.52x = 21,317.04 × 8,732.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.52x = 186,149,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,149,346.44/15,446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,051.22

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