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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,803.26, 21,808.42 and 8,729.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,803.26, 21,808.42 and 8,729.66 is: 12,046.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,803.26 : 21,808.42 = 8,729.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,803.26/21,808.42 = 8,729.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,803.26x = 21,808.42 × 8,729.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,803.26x = 190,380,091.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,380,091.74/15,803.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.89

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