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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,726.66, 21,702.79 and 8,652.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,726.66, 21,702.79 and 8,652.93 is: 11,941.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,726.66 : 21,702.79 = 8,652.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,726.66/21,702.79 = 8,652.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,726.66x = 21,702.79 × 8,652.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,726.66x = 187,792,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,792,603.43/15,726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,941.04

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