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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,725.28, 21,700.73 and 8,651.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,725.28, 21,700.73 and 8,651.71 is: 11,939.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,725.28 : 21,700.73 = 8,651.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,725.28/21,700.73 = 8,651.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,725.28x = 21,700.73 × 8,651.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,725.28x = 187,748,422.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,748,422.75/15,725.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,939.27

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