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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.90, 21,676.80 and 8,537.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.90, 21,676.80 and 8,537.78 is: 11,782.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.90 : 21,676.80 = 8,537.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.90/21,676.80 = 8,537.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.90x = 21,676.80 × 8,537.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.90x = 185,071,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,071,749.50/15,707.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,782.08

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