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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.50, 21,668.18 and 8,986.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.50, 21,668.18 and 8,986.59 is: 12,400.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.50 : 21,668.18 = 8,986.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.50/21,668.18 = 8,986.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.50x = 21,668.18 × 8,986.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.50x = 194,723,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,723,004.77/15,702.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.77

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