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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,822.84, 21,834.66 and 8,748.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,822.84, 21,834.66 and 8,748.84 is: 12,072.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,822.84 : 21,834.66 = 8,748.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,822.84/21,834.66 = 8,748.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,822.84x = 21,834.66 × 8,748.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,822.84x = 191,027,946.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,027,946.79/15,822.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,072.92

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