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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,847.28, 21,868.96 and 8,773.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,847.28, 21,868.96 and 8,773.68 is: 12,107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,847.28 : 21,868.96 = 8,773.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,847.28/21,868.96 = 8,773.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,847.28x = 21,868.96 × 8,773.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,847.28x = 191,871,256.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,871,256.97/15,847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,107.52

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