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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.37, 21,976.48 and 8,755.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.37, 21,976.48 and 8,755.10 is: 12,080.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.37 : 21,976.48 = 8,755.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.37/21,976.48 = 8,755.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.37x = 21,976.48 × 8,755.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.37x = 192,406,236.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,406,236.27/15,926.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,080.99

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