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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.04, 21,818.76 and 8,738.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.04, 21,818.76 and 8,738.52 is: 12,058.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.04 : 21,818.76 = 8,738.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.04/21,818.76 = 8,738.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.04x = 21,818.76 × 8,738.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.04x = 190,663,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,663,670.64/15,812.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,058.13

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