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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.56, 21,431.32 and 8,724.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.56, 21,431.32 and 8,724.78 is: 12,040.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.56 : 21,431.32 = 8,724.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.56/21,431.32 = 8,724.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.56x = 21,431.32 × 8,724.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.56x = 186,983,552.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,983,552.11/15,529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,040.49

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