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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,809.42, 21,816.69 and 8,735.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,809.42, 21,816.69 and 8,735.78 is: 12,055.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,809.42 : 21,816.69 = 8,735.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,809.42/21,816.69 = 8,735.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,809.42x = 21,816.69 × 8,735.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,809.42x = 190,585,804.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,585,804.17/15,809.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,055.21

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