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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,730.44, 21,707.96 and 8,656.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,730.44, 21,707.96 and 8,656.85 is: 11,946.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,730.44 : 21,707.96 = 8,656.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,730.44/21,707.96 = 8,656.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,730.44x = 21,707.96 × 8,656.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,730.44x = 187,922,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,922,401.70/15,730.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,946.42

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