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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,802.78, 21,807.24 and 8,729.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,802.78, 21,807.24 and 8,729.02 is: 12,045.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,802.78 : 21,807.24 = 8,729.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,802.78/21,807.24 = 8,729.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,802.78x = 21,807.24 × 8,729.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,802.78x = 190,355,834.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,355,834.10/15,802.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.72

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