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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.77, 21,806.48 and 8,728.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.77, 21,806.48 and 8,728.22 is: 12,044.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.77 : 21,806.48 = 8,728.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.77/21,806.48 = 8,728.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.77x = 21,806.48 × 8,728.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.77x = 190,331,754.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,331,754.87/15,801.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,044.96

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