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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.64, 21,835.17 and 8,750.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.64, 21,835.17 and 8,750.34 is: 12,076.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.64 : 21,835.17 = 8,750.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.64/21,835.17 = 8,750.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.64x = 21,835.17 × 8,750.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.64x = 191,065,161.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,065,161.46/15,821.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,076.19

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