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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,809.96, 21,818.02 and 8,736.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,809.96, 21,818.02 and 8,736.43 is: 12,056.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,809.96 : 21,818.02 = 8,736.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,809.96/21,818.02 = 8,736.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,809.96x = 21,818.02 × 8,736.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,809.96x = 190,611,604.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,611,604.47/15,809.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,056.43

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