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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,730.74, 21,707.89 and 8,657.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,730.74, 21,707.89 and 8,657.15 is: 11,946.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,730.74 : 21,707.89 = 8,657.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,730.74/21,707.89 = 8,657.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,730.74x = 21,707.89 × 8,657.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,730.74x = 187,928,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,928,329.73/15,730.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,946.57

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