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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,726.52, 21,702.15 and 8,652.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,726.52, 21,702.15 and 8,652.94 is: 11,940.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,726.52 : 21,702.15 = 8,652.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,726.52/21,702.15 = 8,652.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,726.52x = 21,702.15 × 8,652.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,726.52x = 187,787,428.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,787,428.95/15,726.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,940.81

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