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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.67, 21,833.03 and 8,747.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.67, 21,833.03 and 8,747.63 is: 12,071.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.67 : 21,833.03 = 8,747.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.67/21,833.03 = 8,747.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.67x = 21,833.03 × 8,747.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.67x = 190,987,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,987,180.92/15,821.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,071.24

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