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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,756.67, 21,744.59 and 8,683.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,756.67, 21,744.59 and 8,683.10 is: 11,982.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,756.67 : 21,744.59 = 8,683.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,756.67/21,744.59 = 8,683.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,756.67x = 21,744.59 × 8,683.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,756.67x = 188,810,449.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,810,449.43/15,756.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,982.89

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