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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.54, 21,676.04 and 8,537.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.54, 21,676.04 and 8,537.28 is: 11,781.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.54 : 21,676.04 = 8,537.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.54/21,676.04 = 8,537.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.54x = 21,676.04 × 8,537.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.54x = 185,054,380.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,054,380.08/15,707.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,781.25

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