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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,814.52, 21,823.37 and 8,644.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,814.52, 21,823.37 and 8,644.27 is: 11,928.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,814.52 : 21,823.37 = 8,644.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,814.52/21,823.37 = 8,644.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,814.52x = 21,823.37 × 8,644.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,814.52x = 188,647,126.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,647,126.77/15,814.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,928.73

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