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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,730.96, 21,709.16 and 8,657.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,730.96, 21,709.16 and 8,657.82 is: 11,948.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,730.96 : 21,709.16 = 8,657.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,730.96/21,709.16 = 8,657.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,730.96x = 21,709.16 × 8,657.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,730.96x = 187,953,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,953,847.80/15,730.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,948.02

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