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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.57, 21,820.25 and 8,738.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.57, 21,820.25 and 8,738.44 is: 12,058.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.57 : 21,820.25 = 8,738.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.57/21,820.25 = 8,738.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.57x = 21,820.25 × 8,738.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.57x = 190,674,912.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,674,912.71/15,812.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,058.44

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