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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,829.56, 21,844.98 and 8,756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,829.56, 21,844.98 and 8,756.28 is: 12,083.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,829.56 : 21,844.98 = 8,756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,829.56/21,844.98 = 8,756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,829.56x = 21,844.98 × 8,756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,829.56x = 191,280,761.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,280,761.47/15,829.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,083.77

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