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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.36, 21,801.96 and 8,724.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.36, 21,801.96 and 8,724.90 is: 12,040.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.36 : 21,801.96 = 8,724.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.36/21,801.96 = 8,724.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.36x = 21,801.96 × 8,724.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.36x = 190,219,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,219,920.80/15,798.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,040.49

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