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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,809.61, 21,816.96 and 8,735.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,809.61, 21,816.96 and 8,735.88 is: 12,055.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,809.61 : 21,816.96 = 8,735.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,809.61/21,816.96 = 8,735.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,809.61x = 21,816.96 × 8,735.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,809.61x = 190,590,344.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,590,344.52/15,809.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,055.35

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