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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,819.34, 21,829.83 and 8,745.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,819.34, 21,829.83 and 8,745.34 is: 12,068.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,819.34 : 21,829.83 = 8,745.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,819.34/21,829.83 = 8,745.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,819.34x = 21,829.83 × 8,745.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,819.34x = 190,909,285.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,909,285.49/15,819.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,068.09

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