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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,800.06, 21,804.06 and 8,726.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,800.06, 21,804.06 and 8,726.48 is: 12,042.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,800.06 : 21,804.06 = 8,726.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,800.06/21,804.06 = 8,726.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,800.06x = 21,804.06 × 8,726.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,800.06x = 190,272,693.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,272,693.51/15,800.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.53

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