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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,802.14, 21,806.51 and 8,728.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,802.14, 21,806.51 and 8,728.41 is: 12,044.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,802.14 : 21,806.51 = 8,728.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,802.14/21,806.51 = 8,728.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,802.14x = 21,806.51 × 8,728.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,802.14x = 190,336,116.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,336,116.31/15,802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,044.96

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