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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,807.06, 21,814.77 and 8,733.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,807.06, 21,814.77 and 8,733.48 is: 12,052.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,807.06 : 21,814.77 = 8,733.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,807.06/21,814.77 = 8,733.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,807.06x = 21,814.77 × 8,733.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,807.06x = 190,518,813.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,518,813.83/15,807.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,052.77

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