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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,721.43, 21,695.46 and 8,647.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,721.43, 21,695.46 and 8,647.70 is: 11,933.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,721.43 : 21,695.46 = 8,647.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,721.43/21,695.46 = 8,647.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,721.43x = 21,695.46 × 8,647.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,721.43x = 187,615,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,615,829.44/15,721.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,933.76

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