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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,693.99, 21,657.87 and 8,523.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,693.99, 21,657.87 and 8,523.99 is: 11,763.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,693.99 : 21,657.87 = 8,523.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,693.99/21,657.87 = 8,523.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,693.99x = 21,657.87 × 8,523.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,693.99x = 184,611,467.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,611,467.30/15,693.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,763.20

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