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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.76, 21,798.30 and 8,722.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.76, 21,798.30 and 8,722.03 is: 12,036.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.76 : 21,798.30 = 8,722.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.76/21,798.30 = 8,722.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.76x = 21,798.30 × 8,722.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.76x = 190,125,426.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,125,426.55/15,795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,036.48

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