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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,729.64, 21,706.82 and 8,655.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,729.64, 21,706.82 and 8,655.88 is: 11,945.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,729.64 : 21,706.82 = 8,655.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,729.64/21,706.82 = 8,655.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,729.64x = 21,706.82 × 8,655.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,729.64x = 187,891,629.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,891,629.10/15,729.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,945.07

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