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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.72, 21,904.60 and 8,703.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.72, 21,904.60 and 8,703.29 is: 12,010.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.72 : 21,904.60 = 8,703.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.72/21,904.60 = 8,703.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.72x = 21,904.60 × 8,703.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.72x = 190,642,119.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,642,119.14/15,872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,010.68

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