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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.79, 21,676.58 and 8,537.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.79, 21,676.58 and 8,537.55 is: 11,781.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.79 : 21,676.58 = 8,537.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.79/21,676.58 = 8,537.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.79x = 21,676.58 × 8,537.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.79x = 185,064,842.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,064,842.89/15,707.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,781.72

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