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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,823.52, 21,835.38 and 8,749.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,823.52, 21,835.38 and 8,749.88 is: 12,074.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,823.52 : 21,835.38 = 8,749.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,823.52/21,835.38 = 8,749.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,823.52x = 21,835.38 × 8,749.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,823.52x = 191,056,954.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,056,954.75/15,823.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,074.24

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