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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,723.76, 21,698.64 and 8,553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,723.76, 21,698.64 and 8,553.64 is: 11,803.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,723.76 : 21,698.64 = 8,553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,723.76/21,698.64 = 8,553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,723.76x = 21,698.64 × 8,553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,723.76x = 185,602,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,602,355.05/15,723.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,803.94

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