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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,900.70, 21,942.36 and 8,730.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,900.70, 21,942.36 and 8,730.82 is: 12,048.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,900.70 : 21,942.36 = 8,730.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,900.70/21,942.36 = 8,730.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,900.70x = 21,942.36 × 8,730.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,900.70x = 191,574,795.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,574,795.54/15,900.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,048.20

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