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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,802.05, 21,808.26 and 8,730.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,802.05, 21,808.26 and 8,730.75 is: 12,049.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,802.05 : 21,808.26 = 8,730.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,802.05/21,808.26 = 8,730.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,802.05x = 21,808.26 × 8,730.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,802.05x = 190,402,466.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,402,466.00/15,802.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,049.23

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