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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,835.70, 21,853.61 and 8,762.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,835.70, 21,853.61 and 8,762.62 is: 12,092.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,835.70 : 21,853.61 = 8,762.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,835.70/21,853.61 = 8,762.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,835.70x = 21,853.61 × 8,762.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,835.70x = 191,494,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,494,880.06/15,835.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,092.61

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