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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.16, 21,812.07 and 8,732.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.16, 21,812.07 and 8,732.43 is: 12,050.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.16 : 21,812.07 = 8,732.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.16/21,812.07 = 8,732.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.16x = 21,812.07 × 8,732.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.16x = 190,472,374.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,472,374.43/15,806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,050.52

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