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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.62, 21,316.67 and 8,731.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.62, 21,316.67 and 8,731.85 is: 12,050.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.62 : 21,316.67 = 8,731.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.62/21,316.67 = 8,731.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.62x = 21,316.67 × 8,731.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.62x = 186,133,964.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,133,964.94/15,446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,050.14

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