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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.28, 21,810.93 and 8,731.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.28, 21,810.93 and 8,731.55 is: 12,049.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.28 : 21,810.93 = 8,731.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.28/21,810.93 = 8,731.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.28x = 21,810.93 × 8,731.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.28x = 190,443,225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,443,225.84/15,805.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,049.34

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