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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,730.71, 21,708.81 and 8,657.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,730.71, 21,708.81 and 8,657.58 is: 11,947.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,730.71 : 21,708.81 = 8,657.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,730.71/21,708.81 = 8,657.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,730.71x = 21,708.81 × 8,657.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,730.71x = 187,945,759.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,945,759.28/15,730.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,947.70

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