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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.44, 21,812.44 and 8,732.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.44, 21,812.44 and 8,732.68 is: 12,050.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.44 : 21,812.44 = 8,732.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.44/21,812.44 = 8,732.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.44x = 21,812.44 × 8,732.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.44x = 190,481,058.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,481,058.54/15,806.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,050.85

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