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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.76, 21,969.58 and 8,750.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.76, 21,969.58 and 8,750.52 is: 12,075.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.76 : 21,969.58 = 8,750.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.76/21,969.58 = 8,750.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.76x = 21,969.58 × 8,750.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.76x = 192,245,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,245,249.18/15,920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,075.13

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