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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,800.28, 21,803.79 and 8,726.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,800.28, 21,803.79 and 8,726.52 is: 12,042.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,800.28 : 21,803.79 = 8,726.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,800.28/21,803.79 = 8,726.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,800.28x = 21,803.79 × 8,726.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,800.28x = 190,271,209.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,271,209.51/15,800.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.27

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