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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,692.87, 21,656.08 and 8,522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,692.87, 21,656.08 and 8,522.72 is: 11,761.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,692.87 : 21,656.08 = 8,522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,692.87/21,656.08 = 8,522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,692.87x = 21,656.08 × 8,522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,692.87x = 184,568,738.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,568,738.97/15,692.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,761.32

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