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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,825.96, 21,839.16 and 8,751.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,825.96, 21,839.16 and 8,751.96 is: 12,077.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,825.96 : 21,839.16 = 8,751.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,825.96/21,839.16 = 8,751.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,825.96x = 21,839.16 × 8,751.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,825.96x = 191,135,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,135,454.75/15,825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,077.34

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