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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,797.76, 21,801.54 and 8,723.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,797.76, 21,801.54 and 8,723.96 is: 12,039.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,797.76 : 21,801.54 = 8,723.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,797.76/21,801.54 = 8,723.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,797.76x = 21,801.54 × 8,723.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,797.76x = 190,195,762.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,195,762.90/15,797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,039.41

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