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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,697.57, 21,662.31 and 8,527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,697.57, 21,662.31 and 8,527.40 is: 11,767.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,697.57 : 21,662.31 = 8,527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,697.57/21,662.31 = 8,527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,697.57x = 21,662.31 × 8,527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,697.57x = 184,723,224.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,723,224.14/15,697.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,767.63

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