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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,752.86, 21,738.76 and 8,679.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,752.86, 21,738.76 and 8,679.13 is: 11,977.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,752.86 : 21,738.76 = 8,679.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,752.86/21,738.76 = 8,679.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,752.86x = 21,738.76 × 8,679.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,752.86x = 188,673,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,673,524.08/15,752.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,977.10

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