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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,822.28, 21,835.20 and 8,749.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,822.28, 21,835.20 and 8,749.36 is: 12,074.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,822.28 : 21,835.20 = 8,749.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,822.28/21,835.20 = 8,749.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,822.28x = 21,835.20 × 8,749.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,822.28x = 191,044,025.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,044,025.47/15,822.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,074.37

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