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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.65, 21,331.49 and 8,743.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.65, 21,331.49 and 8,743.46 is: 12,066.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.65 : 21,331.49 = 8,743.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.65/21,331.49 = 8,743.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.65x = 21,331.49 × 8,743.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.65x = 186,510,879.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,510,879.18/15,456.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.71

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