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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.80, 21,805.16 and 8,728.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.80, 21,805.16 and 8,728.50 is: 12,046.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.80 : 21,805.16 = 8,728.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.80/21,805.16 = 8,728.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.80x = 21,805.16 × 8,728.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.80x = 190,326,295.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,326,295.42/15,799.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.12

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