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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.64, 21,805.84 and 8,727.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.64, 21,805.84 and 8,727.56 is: 12,043.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.64 : 21,805.84 = 8,727.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.64/21,805.84 = 8,727.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.64x = 21,805.84 × 8,727.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.64x = 190,311,776.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,311,776.95/15,801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,043.80

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