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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,800.76, 21,805.20 and 8,727.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,800.76, 21,805.20 and 8,727.03 is: 12,043.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,800.76 : 21,805.20 = 8,727.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,800.76/21,805.20 = 8,727.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,800.76x = 21,805.20 × 8,727.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,800.76x = 190,294,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,294,634.56/15,800.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,043.38

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