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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.92, 21,833.38 and 8,747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.92, 21,833.38 and 8,747.88 is: 12,071.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.92 : 21,833.38 = 8,747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.92/21,833.38 = 8,747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.92x = 21,833.38 × 8,747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.92x = 190,995,788.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,995,788.23/15,821.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,071.59

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