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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.71, 21,803.94 and 8,726.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.71, 21,803.94 and 8,726.58 is: 12,042.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.71 : 21,803.94 = 8,726.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.71/21,803.94 = 8,726.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.71x = 21,803.94 × 8,726.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.71x = 190,273,826.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,273,826.73/15,799.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.87

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