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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,728.78, 21,705.71 and 8,655.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,728.78, 21,705.71 and 8,655.66 is: 11,944.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,728.78 : 21,705.71 = 8,655.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,728.78/21,705.71 = 8,655.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,728.78x = 21,705.71 × 8,655.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,728.78x = 187,877,202.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,877,202.54/15,728.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,944.80

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