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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,722.82, 21,697.55 and 8,552.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,722.82, 21,697.55 and 8,552.73 is: 11,802.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,722.82 : 21,697.55 = 8,552.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,722.82/21,697.55 = 8,552.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,722.82x = 21,697.55 × 8,552.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,722.82x = 185,573,244.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,573,244.05/15,722.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,802.80

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