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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,727.50, 21,703.95 and 8,654.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,727.50, 21,703.95 and 8,654.31 is: 11,942.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,727.50 : 21,703.95 = 8,654.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,727.50/21,703.95 = 8,654.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,727.50x = 21,703.95 × 8,654.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,727.50x = 187,832,711.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,832,711.52/15,727.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,942.95

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