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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.44, 21,810.23 and 8,731.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.44, 21,810.23 and 8,731.11 is: 12,048.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.44 : 21,810.23 = 8,731.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.44/21,810.23 = 8,731.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.44x = 21,810.23 × 8,731.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.44x = 190,427,517.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,427,517.26/15,804.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,048.99

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