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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.52, 21,318.42 and 8,733.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.52, 21,318.42 and 8,733.42 is: 12,052.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.52 : 21,318.42 = 8,733.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.52/21,318.42 = 8,733.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.52x = 21,318.42 × 8,733.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.52x = 186,182,715.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,182,715.60/15,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,052.60

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