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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,808.09, 21,814.90 and 8,734.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,808.09, 21,814.90 and 8,734.81 is: 12,053.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,808.09 : 21,814.90 = 8,734.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,808.09/21,814.90 = 8,734.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,808.09x = 21,814.90 × 8,734.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,808.09x = 190,549,006.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,549,006.67/15,808.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.89

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