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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,802.60, 21,807.90 and 8,729.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,802.60, 21,807.90 and 8,729.32 is: 12,046.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,802.60 : 21,807.90 = 8,729.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,802.60/21,807.90 = 8,729.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,802.60x = 21,807.90 × 8,729.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,802.60x = 190,368,137.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,368,137.63/15,802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.63

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