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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,820.26, 21,833.19 and 8,747.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,820.26, 21,833.19 and 8,747.34 is: 12,072.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,820.26 : 21,833.19 = 8,747.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,820.26/21,833.19 = 8,747.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,820.26x = 21,833.19 × 8,747.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,820.26x = 190,982,336.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,982,336.21/15,820.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,072.01

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