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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,827.94, 21,842.55 and 8,754.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,827.94, 21,842.55 and 8,754.30 is: 12,080.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,827.94 : 21,842.55 = 8,754.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,827.94/21,842.55 = 8,754.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,827.94x = 21,842.55 × 8,754.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,827.94x = 191,216,235.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,216,235.47/15,827.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,080.93

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