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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.28, 21,812.31 and 8,732.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.28, 21,812.31 and 8,732.55 is: 12,050.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.28 : 21,812.31 = 8,732.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.28/21,812.31 = 8,732.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.28x = 21,812.31 × 8,732.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.28x = 190,477,087.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,477,087.69/15,806.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,050.72

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