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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,802.90, 21,807.86 and 8,729.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,802.90, 21,807.86 and 8,729.17 is: 12,046.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,802.90 : 21,807.86 = 8,729.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,802.90/21,807.86 = 8,729.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,802.90x = 21,807.86 × 8,729.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,802.90x = 190,364,419.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,364,419.11/15,802.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.17

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