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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.06, 21,808.02 and 8,730.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.06, 21,808.02 and 8,730.03 is: 12,046.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.06 : 21,808.02 = 8,730.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.06/21,808.02 = 8,730.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.06x = 21,808.02 × 8,730.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.06x = 190,384,668.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,384,668.84/15,804.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.57

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