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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,727.34, 21,703.23 and 8,653.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,727.34, 21,703.23 and 8,653.75 is: 11,941.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,727.34 : 21,703.23 = 8,653.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,727.34/21,703.23 = 8,653.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,727.34x = 21,703.23 × 8,653.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,727.34x = 187,814,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,814,272.35/15,727.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,941.89

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