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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.52, 21,821.13 and 8,738.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.52, 21,821.13 and 8,738.88 is: 12,059.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.52 : 21,821.13 = 8,738.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.52/21,821.13 = 8,738.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.52x = 21,821.13 × 8,738.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.52x = 190,692,236.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,692,236.53/15,812.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,059.57

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