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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.38, 21,742.88 and 8,682.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.38, 21,742.88 and 8,682.26 is: 11,981.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.38 : 21,742.88 = 8,682.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.38/21,742.88 = 8,682.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.38x = 21,742.88 × 8,682.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.38x = 188,777,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,777,185.18/15,755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,981.76

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