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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.34, 21,320.28 and 8,734.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.34, 21,320.28 and 8,734.44 is: 12,053.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.34 : 21,320.28 = 8,734.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.34/21,320.28 = 8,734.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.34x = 21,320.28 × 8,734.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.34x = 186,220,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,220,706.44/15,449.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.64

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