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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,802.59, 21,808.04 and 8,729.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,802.59, 21,808.04 and 8,729.47 is: 12,046.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,802.59 : 21,808.04 = 8,729.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,802.59/21,808.04 = 8,729.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,802.59x = 21,808.04 × 8,729.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,802.59x = 190,372,614.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,372,614.55/15,802.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.92

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