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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,752.72, 21,737.90 and 8,678.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,752.72, 21,737.90 and 8,678.58 is: 11,975.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,752.72 : 21,737.90 = 8,678.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,752.72/21,737.90 = 8,678.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,752.72x = 21,737.90 × 8,678.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,752.72x = 188,654,104.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,654,104.18/15,752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,975.97

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