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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,726.09, 21,701.01 and 8,555.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,726.09, 21,701.01 and 8,555.94 is: 11,806.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,726.09 : 21,701.01 = 8,555.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,726.09/21,701.01 = 8,555.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,726.09x = 21,701.01 × 8,555.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,726.09x = 185,672,539.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,672,539.50/15,726.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,806.66

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