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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,705.94, 21,675.72 and 8,992.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,705.94, 21,675.72 and 8,992.12 is: 12,410.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,705.94 : 21,675.72 = 8,992.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,705.94/21,675.72 = 8,992.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,705.94x = 21,675.72 × 8,992.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,705.94x = 194,910,675.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,910,675.33/15,705.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.00

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