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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,730.43, 21,708.27 and 8,656.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,730.43, 21,708.27 and 8,656.83 is: 11,946.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,730.43 : 21,708.27 = 8,656.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,730.43/21,708.27 = 8,656.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,730.43x = 21,708.27 × 8,656.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,730.43x = 187,924,802.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,924,802.98/15,730.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,946.58

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