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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,752.67, 21,738.68 and 8,679.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,752.67, 21,738.68 and 8,679.10 is: 11,977.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,752.67 : 21,738.68 = 8,679.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,752.67/21,738.68 = 8,679.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,752.67x = 21,738.68 × 8,679.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,752.67x = 188,672,025.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,672,025.50/15,752.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,977.14

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