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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,723.33, 21,698.20 and 8,649.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,723.33, 21,698.20 and 8,649.76 is: 11,936.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,723.33 : 21,698.20 = 8,649.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,723.33/21,698.20 = 8,649.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,723.33x = 21,698.20 × 8,649.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,723.33x = 187,684,140.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,684,140.36/15,723.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,936.66

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