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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.56, 21,666.89 and 8,985.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.56, 21,666.89 and 8,985.65 is: 12,399.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.56 : 21,666.89 = 8,985.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.56/21,666.89 = 8,985.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.56x = 21,666.89 × 8,985.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.56x = 194,691,004.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,691,004.26/15,701.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,399.47

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