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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,829.97, 21,845.10 and 8,756.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,829.97, 21,845.10 and 8,756.39 is: 12,083.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,829.97 : 21,845.10 = 8,756.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,829.97/21,845.10 = 8,756.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,829.97x = 21,845.10 × 8,756.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,829.97x = 191,284,105.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,284,105.96/15,829.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,083.67

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