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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.41, 21,666.36 and 8,985.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.41, 21,666.36 and 8,985.90 is: 12,400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.41 : 21,666.36 = 8,985.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.41/21,666.36 = 8,985.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.41x = 21,666.36 × 8,985.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.41x = 194,691,744.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,691,744.32/15,700.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.42

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