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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,809.92, 21,817.38 and 8,736.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,809.92, 21,817.38 and 8,736.28 is: 12,055.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,809.92 : 21,817.38 = 8,736.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,809.92/21,817.38 = 8,736.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,809.92x = 21,817.38 × 8,736.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,809.92x = 190,602,740.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,602,740.55/15,809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,055.90

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