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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,826.97, 21,840.95 and 8,753.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,826.97, 21,840.95 and 8,753.39 is: 12,079.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,826.97 : 21,840.95 = 8,753.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,826.97/21,840.95 = 8,753.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,826.97x = 21,840.95 × 8,753.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,826.97x = 191,182,421.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,182,421.64/15,826.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,079.53

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