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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,828.50, 21,841.86 and 8,754.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,828.50, 21,841.86 and 8,754.77 is: 12,080.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,828.50 : 21,841.86 = 8,754.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,828.50/21,841.86 = 8,754.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,828.50x = 21,841.86 × 8,754.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,828.50x = 191,220,537.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,220,537.16/15,828.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,080.77

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