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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,725.96, 21,701.04 and 8,651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,725.96, 21,701.04 and 8,651.24 is: 11,938.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,725.96 : 21,701.04 = 8,651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,725.96/21,701.04 = 8,651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,725.96x = 21,701.04 × 8,651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,725.96x = 187,740,905.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,740,905.29/15,725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,938.28

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