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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.60, 21,806.52 and 8,728.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.60, 21,806.52 and 8,728.32 is: 12,045.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.60 : 21,806.52 = 8,728.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.60/21,806.52 = 8,728.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.60x = 21,806.52 × 8,728.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.60x = 190,334,284.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,334,284.65/15,801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.25

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