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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,726.47, 21,702.53 and 8,652.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,726.47, 21,702.53 and 8,652.74 is: 11,940.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,726.47 : 21,702.53 = 8,652.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,726.47/21,702.53 = 8,652.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,726.47x = 21,702.53 × 8,652.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,726.47x = 187,786,349.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,786,349.43/15,726.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,940.78

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