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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,724.97, 21,700.91 and 8,651.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,724.97, 21,700.91 and 8,651.85 is: 11,939.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,724.97 : 21,700.91 = 8,651.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,724.97/21,700.91 = 8,651.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,724.97x = 21,700.91 × 8,651.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,724.97x = 187,752,958.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,752,958.43/15,724.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,939.80

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