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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,874.28, 21,906.80 and 8,703.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,874.28, 21,906.80 and 8,703.72 is: 12,011.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,874.28 : 21,906.80 = 8,703.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,874.28/21,906.80 = 8,703.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,874.28x = 21,906.80 × 8,703.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,874.28x = 190,670,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,670,675.06/15,874.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.30

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