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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.44, 21,665.68 and 8,986

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.44, 21,665.68 and 8,986 is: 12,399.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.44 : 21,665.68 = 8,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.44/21,665.68 = 8,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.44x = 21,665.68 × 8,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.44x = 194,687,800.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,687,800.48/15,701.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,399.36

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