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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,727.59, 21,704.22 and 8,654.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,727.59, 21,704.22 and 8,654.04 is: 11,942.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,727.59 : 21,704.22 = 8,654.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,727.59/21,704.22 = 8,654.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,727.59x = 21,704.22 × 8,654.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,727.59x = 187,829,188.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,829,188.05/15,727.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,942.66

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