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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,899.70, 21,940.98 and 8,729.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,899.70, 21,940.98 and 8,729.82 is: 12,046.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,899.70 : 21,940.98 = 8,729.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,899.70/21,940.98 = 8,729.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,899.70x = 21,940.98 × 8,729.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,899.70x = 191,540,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,540,806.02/15,899.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.82

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