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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.78, 21,834.33 and 8,748.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.78, 21,834.33 and 8,748.23 is: 12,072.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.78 : 21,834.33 = 8,748.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.78/21,834.33 = 8,748.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.78x = 21,834.33 × 8,748.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.78x = 191,011,740.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,011,740.74/15,821.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,072.71

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