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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,803.57, 21,808.23 and 8,729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,803.57, 21,808.23 and 8,729.84 is: 12,046.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,803.57 : 21,808.23 = 8,729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,803.57/21,808.23 = 8,729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,803.57x = 21,808.23 × 8,729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,803.57x = 190,382,358.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,382,358.58/15,803.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.79

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