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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,724.57, 21,700.52 and 8,651.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,724.57, 21,700.52 and 8,651.29 is: 11,939.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,724.57 : 21,700.52 = 8,651.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,724.57/21,700.52 = 8,651.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,724.57x = 21,700.52 × 8,651.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,724.57x = 187,737,491.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,737,491.67/15,724.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,939.12

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