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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,814.38, 21,823.56 and 8,741.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,814.38, 21,823.56 and 8,741.28 is: 12,062.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,814.38 : 21,823.56 = 8,741.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,814.38/21,823.56 = 8,741.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,814.38x = 21,823.56 × 8,741.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,814.38x = 190,765,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,765,848.56/15,814.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,062.81

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