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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,808.58, 21,814.76 and 8,735.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,808.58, 21,814.76 and 8,735.26 is: 12,054.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,808.58 : 21,814.76 = 8,735.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,808.58/21,814.76 = 8,735.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,808.58x = 21,814.76 × 8,735.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,808.58x = 190,557,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,557,600.44/15,808.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,054.06

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