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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.24, 21,801.48 and 8,724.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.24, 21,801.48 and 8,724.66 is: 12,039.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.24 : 21,801.48 = 8,724.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.24/21,801.48 = 8,724.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.24x = 21,801.48 × 8,724.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.24x = 190,210,500.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,210,500.50/15,798.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,039.98

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