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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.84, 21,316.72 and 8,733.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.84, 21,316.72 and 8,733.12 is: 12,050.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.84 : 21,316.72 = 8,733.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.84/21,316.72 = 8,733.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.84x = 21,316.72 × 8,733.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.84x = 186,161,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,161,473.77/15,447.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,050.97

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