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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.73, 21,812.35 and 8,732.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.73, 21,812.35 and 8,732.61 is: 12,051.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.73 : 21,812.35 = 8,732.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.73/21,812.35 = 8,732.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.73x = 21,812.35 × 8,732.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.73x = 190,478,745.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,478,745.73/15,805.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,051.25

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