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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,692.02, 21,654.90 and 8,522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,692.02, 21,654.90 and 8,522.08 is: 11,760.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,692.02 : 21,654.90 = 8,522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,692.02/21,654.90 = 8,522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,692.02x = 21,654.90 × 8,522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,692.02x = 184,544,790.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,544,790.19/15,692.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,760.42

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