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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.52, 21,832.60 and 8,747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.52, 21,832.60 and 8,747.88 is: 12,071.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.52 : 21,832.60 = 8,747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.52/21,832.60 = 8,747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.52x = 21,832.60 × 8,747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.52x = 190,988,964.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,988,964.89/15,821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,071.47

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