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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,730.97, 21,708.75 and 8,657.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,730.97, 21,708.75 and 8,657.24 is: 11,946.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,730.97 : 21,708.75 = 8,657.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,730.97/21,708.75 = 8,657.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,730.97x = 21,708.75 × 8,657.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,730.97x = 187,937,750.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,937,750.31/15,730.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,946.99

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