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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,728.68, 21,705.96 and 8,558.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,728.68, 21,705.96 and 8,558.99 is: 11,811.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,728.68 : 21,705.96 = 8,558.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,728.68/21,705.96 = 8,558.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,728.68x = 21,705.96 × 8,558.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,728.68x = 185,781,094.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,781,094.58/15,728.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,811.61

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