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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,727.88, 21,703.64 and 8,652.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,727.88, 21,703.64 and 8,652.94 is: 11,940.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,727.88 : 21,703.64 = 8,652.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,727.88/21,703.64 = 8,652.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,727.88x = 21,703.64 × 8,652.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,727.88x = 187,800,294.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,800,294.70/15,727.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,940.60

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