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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.19, 21,812.54 and 8,732.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.19, 21,812.54 and 8,732.55 is: 12,050.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.19 : 21,812.54 = 8,732.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.19/21,812.54 = 8,732.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.19x = 21,812.54 × 8,732.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.19x = 190,479,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,479,052.51/15,806.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,050.92

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