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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.94, 21,726.83 and 11,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.94, 21,726.83 and 11,508 is: 15,861.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.94 : 21,726.83 = 11,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.94/21,726.83 = 11,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.94x = 21,726.83 × 11,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.94x = 250,032,359.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,032,359.64/15,763.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,861.03

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