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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,797.88, 21,802.50 and 8,725.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,797.88, 21,802.50 and 8,725.68 is: 12,042.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,797.88 : 21,802.50 = 8,725.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,797.88/21,802.50 = 8,725.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,797.88x = 21,802.50 × 8,725.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,797.88x = 190,241,638.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,241,638.20/15,797.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.23

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