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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,730.98, 21,709.22 and 8,657.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,730.98, 21,709.22 and 8,657.84 is: 11,948.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,730.98 : 21,709.22 = 8,657.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,730.98/21,709.22 = 8,657.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,730.98x = 21,709.22 × 8,657.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,730.98x = 187,954,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,954,801.45/15,730.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,948.07

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