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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,531.94, 21,434.59 and 8,727.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,531.94, 21,434.59 and 8,727.15 is: 12,043.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,531.94 : 21,434.59 = 8,727.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,531.94/21,434.59 = 8,727.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,531.94x = 21,434.59 × 8,727.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,531.94x = 187,062,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,062,882.12/15,531.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,043.76

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