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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.82, 21,319.44 and 8,735.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.82, 21,319.44 and 8,735.10 is: 12,053.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.82 : 21,319.44 = 8,735.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.82/21,319.44 = 8,735.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.82x = 21,319.44 × 8,735.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.82x = 186,227,440.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,227,440.34/15,449.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.70

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