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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,852.59, 21,876.58 and 8,682.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,852.59, 21,876.58 and 8,682.53 is: 11,981.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,852.59 : 21,876.58 = 8,682.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,852.59/21,876.58 = 8,682.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,852.59x = 21,876.58 × 8,682.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,852.59x = 189,943,963.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,943,963.62/15,852.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,981.89

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