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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,827.36, 21,842.19 and 8,754.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,827.36, 21,842.19 and 8,754.23 is: 12,081.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,827.36 : 21,842.19 = 8,754.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,827.36/21,842.19 = 8,754.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,827.36x = 21,842.19 × 8,754.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,827.36x = 191,211,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,211,609.57/15,827.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,081.08

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