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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.30, 21,324.59 and 8,738.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.30, 21,324.59 and 8,738.93 is: 12,059.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.30 : 21,324.59 = 8,738.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.30/21,324.59 = 8,738.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.30x = 21,324.59 × 8,738.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.30x = 186,353,948.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,353,948.97/15,452.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,059.95

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