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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.90, 21,323.52 and 8,737.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.90, 21,323.52 and 8,737.61 is: 12,059.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.90 : 21,323.52 = 8,737.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.90/21,323.52 = 8,737.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.90x = 21,323.52 × 8,737.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.90x = 186,316,494.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,316,494.97/15,449.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,059.40

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