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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.32, 21,318.78 and 8,734.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.32, 21,318.78 and 8,734.60 is: 12,053.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.32 : 21,318.78 = 8,734.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.32/21,318.78 = 8,734.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.32x = 21,318.78 × 8,734.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.32x = 186,211,015.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,211,015.79/15,449.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.02

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