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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.78, 21,801.72 and 8,725.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.78, 21,801.72 and 8,725.02 is: 12,040.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.78 : 21,801.72 = 8,725.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.78/21,801.72 = 8,725.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.78x = 21,801.72 × 8,725.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.78x = 190,220,443.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,220,443.03/15,798.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,040.20

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