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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,802.69, 21,807.69 and 8,729.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,802.69, 21,807.69 and 8,729.05 is: 12,046.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,802.69 : 21,807.69 = 8,729.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,802.69/21,807.69 = 8,729.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,802.69x = 21,807.69 × 8,729.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,802.69x = 190,360,416.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,360,416.39/15,802.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.08

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