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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.72, 21,743.03 and 8,682.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.72, 21,743.03 and 8,682.39 is: 11,981.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.72 : 21,743.03 = 8,682.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.72/21,743.03 = 8,682.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.72x = 21,743.03 × 8,682.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.72x = 188,781,487.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,781,487.95/15,755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,981.78

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