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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.87, 21,668.70 and 8,986.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.87, 21,668.70 and 8,986.96 is: 12,401.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.87 : 21,668.70 = 8,986.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.87/21,668.70 = 8,986.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.87x = 21,668.70 × 8,986.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.87x = 194,735,685.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,735,685.98/15,702.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.28

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