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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,728.22, 21,705.03 and 8,654.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,728.22, 21,705.03 and 8,654.76 is: 11,943.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,728.22 : 21,705.03 = 8,654.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,728.22/21,705.03 = 8,654.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,728.22x = 21,705.03 × 8,654.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,728.22x = 187,851,825.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,851,825.44/15,728.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,943.62

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