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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.51, 21,676.37 and 8,537.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.51, 21,676.37 and 8,537.39 is: 11,781.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.51 : 21,676.37 = 8,537.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.51/21,676.37 = 8,537.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.51x = 21,676.37 × 8,537.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.51x = 185,059,624.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,059,624.47/15,707.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,781.60

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