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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.80, 21,813.22 and 8,732.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.80, 21,813.22 and 8,732.76 is: 12,051.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.80 : 21,813.22 = 8,732.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.80/21,813.22 = 8,732.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.80x = 21,813.22 × 8,732.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.80x = 190,489,615.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,489,615.09/15,806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,051.12

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