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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.37, 21,810.36 and 8,730.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.37, 21,810.36 and 8,730.64 is: 12,048.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.37 : 21,810.36 = 8,730.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.37/21,810.36 = 8,730.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.37x = 21,810.36 × 8,730.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.37x = 190,418,401.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,418,401.43/15,804.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,048.47

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