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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,753.76, 21,740.26 and 8,680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,753.76, 21,740.26 and 8,680.16 is: 11,978.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,753.76 : 21,740.26 = 8,680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,753.76/21,740.26 = 8,680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,753.76x = 21,740.26 × 8,680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,753.76x = 188,708,935.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,708,935.24/15,753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,978.66

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