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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.78, 21,806.50 and 8,728.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.78, 21,806.50 and 8,728.22 is: 12,044.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.78 : 21,806.50 = 8,728.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.78/21,806.50 = 8,728.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.78x = 21,806.50 × 8,728.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.78x = 190,331,929.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,331,929.43/15,801.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,044.97

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