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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,828.85, 21,843.54 and 8,755.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,828.85, 21,843.54 and 8,755.27 is: 12,082.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,828.85 : 21,843.54 = 8,755.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,828.85/21,843.54 = 8,755.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,828.85x = 21,843.54 × 8,755.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,828.85x = 191,246,035.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,246,035.85/15,828.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,082.12

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