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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.78, 21,803.10 and 8,726.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.78, 21,803.10 and 8,726.02 is: 12,041.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.78 : 21,803.10 = 8,726.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.78/21,803.10 = 8,726.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.78x = 21,803.10 × 8,726.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.78x = 190,254,286.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,254,286.66/15,799.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,041.58

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