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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.73, 21,834.44 and 8,748.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.73, 21,834.44 and 8,748.62 is: 12,073.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.73 : 21,834.44 = 8,748.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.73/21,834.44 = 8,748.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.73x = 21,834.44 × 8,748.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.73x = 191,021,065.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,021,065.56/15,821.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,073.34

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