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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,808.37, 21,813.91 and 8,733.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,808.37, 21,813.91 and 8,733.83 is: 12,051.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,808.37 : 21,813.91 = 8,733.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,808.37/21,813.91 = 8,733.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,808.37x = 21,813.91 × 8,733.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,808.37x = 190,518,850.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,518,850.67/15,808.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,051.77

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