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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,807.84, 21,814.64 and 8,733.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,807.84, 21,814.64 and 8,733.84 is: 12,052.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,807.84 : 21,814.64 = 8,733.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,807.84/21,814.64 = 8,733.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,807.84x = 21,814.64 × 8,733.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,807.84x = 190,525,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,525,575.42/15,807.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,052.60

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