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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.86, 21,811.14 and 8,731.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.86, 21,811.14 and 8,731.73 is: 12,050.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.86 : 21,811.14 = 8,731.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.86/21,811.14 = 8,731.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.86x = 21,811.14 × 8,731.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.86x = 190,449,040.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,449,040.00/15,804.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,050.03

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