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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.91, 21,437.46 and 8,728.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.91, 21,437.46 and 8,728.29 is: 12,045.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.91 : 21,437.46 = 8,728.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.91/21,437.46 = 8,728.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.91x = 21,437.46 × 8,728.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.91x = 187,112,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,112,367.74/15,533.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.41

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