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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,729.72, 21,706.97 and 8,656.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,729.72, 21,706.97 and 8,656.14 is: 11,945.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,729.72 : 21,706.97 = 8,656.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,729.72/21,706.97 = 8,656.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,729.72x = 21,706.97 × 8,656.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,729.72x = 187,898,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,898,571.30/15,729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,945.45

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