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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.62, 21,976.82 and 8,755.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.62, 21,976.82 and 8,755.35 is: 12,081.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.62 : 21,976.82 = 8,755.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.62/21,976.82 = 8,755.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.62x = 21,976.82 × 8,755.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.62x = 192,414,707.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,414,707.21/15,926.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,081.33

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