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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,816.59, 21,826.04 and 8,742.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,816.59, 21,826.04 and 8,742.59 is: 12,064.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,816.59 : 21,826.04 = 8,742.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,816.59/21,826.04 = 8,742.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,816.59x = 21,826.04 × 8,742.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,816.59x = 190,815,966.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,815,966.20/15,816.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,064.30

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