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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.74, 21,803.76 and 8,727.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.74, 21,803.76 and 8,727.36 is: 12,043.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.74 : 21,803.76 = 8,727.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.74/21,803.76 = 8,727.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.74x = 21,803.76 × 8,727.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.74x = 190,289,262.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,289,262.87/15,799.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,043.82

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