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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,820.61, 21,832.88 and 8,747.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,820.61, 21,832.88 and 8,747.48 is: 12,071.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,820.61 : 21,832.88 = 8,747.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,820.61/21,832.88 = 8,747.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,820.61x = 21,832.88 × 8,747.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,820.61x = 190,982,691.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,982,691.99/15,820.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,071.77

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