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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,825.65, 21,839.02 and 8,751.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,825.65, 21,839.02 and 8,751.92 is: 12,077.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,825.65 : 21,839.02 = 8,751.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,825.65/21,839.02 = 8,751.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,825.65x = 21,839.02 × 8,751.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,825.65x = 191,133,224.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,133,224.84/15,825.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,077.44

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