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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.28, 21,801.72 and 8,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.28, 21,801.72 and 8,725 is: 12,040.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.28 : 21,801.72 = 8,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.28/21,801.72 = 8,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.28x = 21,801.72 × 8,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.28x = 190,220,007
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,220,007/15,798.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,040.55

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