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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,820.47, 21,832.70 and 8,747.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,820.47, 21,832.70 and 8,747.35 is: 12,071.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,820.47 : 21,832.70 = 8,747.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,820.47/21,832.70 = 8,747.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,820.47x = 21,832.70 × 8,747.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,820.47x = 190,978,268.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,978,268.35/15,820.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,071.59

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