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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,818.67, 21,829.68 and 8,745.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,818.67, 21,829.68 and 8,745.03 is: 12,068.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,818.67 : 21,829.68 = 8,745.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,818.67/21,829.68 = 8,745.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,818.67x = 21,829.68 × 8,745.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,818.67x = 190,901,206.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,901,206.49/15,818.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,068.09

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