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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,874.92, 21,906.24 and 8,703.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,874.92, 21,906.24 and 8,703.69 is: 12,010.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,874.92 : 21,906.24 = 8,703.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,874.92/21,906.24 = 8,703.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,874.92x = 21,906.24 × 8,703.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,874.92x = 190,665,122.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,665,122.03/15,874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,010.46

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