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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.89, 21,805.49 and 8,727.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.89, 21,805.49 and 8,727.75 is: 12,043.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.89 : 21,805.49 = 8,727.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.89/21,805.49 = 8,727.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.89x = 21,805.49 × 8,727.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.89x = 190,312,887.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,312,887.17/15,801.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,043.68

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