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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.51, 21,676.48 and 8,537.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.51, 21,676.48 and 8,537.42 is: 11,781.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.51 : 21,676.48 = 8,537.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.51/21,676.48 = 8,537.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.51x = 21,676.48 × 8,537.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.51x = 185,061,213.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,061,213.88/15,707.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,781.71

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