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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,724.53, 21,699.09 and 8,650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,724.53, 21,699.09 and 8,650.80 is: 11,937.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,724.53 : 21,699.09 = 8,650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,724.53/21,699.09 = 8,650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,724.53x = 21,699.09 × 8,650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,724.53x = 187,714,487.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,714,487.77/15,724.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,937.69

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