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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,800.16, 21,804.08 and 8,726.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,800.16, 21,804.08 and 8,726.67 is: 12,042.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,800.16 : 21,804.08 = 8,726.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,800.16/21,804.08 = 8,726.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,800.16x = 21,804.08 × 8,726.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,800.16x = 190,276,967.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,276,967.18/15,800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.72

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