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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,712.43, 21,683.52 and 8,542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,712.43, 21,683.52 and 8,542.76 is: 11,789.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,712.43 : 21,683.52 = 8,542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,712.43/21,683.52 = 8,542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,712.43x = 21,683.52 × 8,542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,712.43x = 185,236,998.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,236,998.90/15,712.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,789.20

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