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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,731.08, 21,708.66 and 8,657.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,731.08, 21,708.66 and 8,657.32 is: 11,946.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,731.08 : 21,708.66 = 8,657.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,731.08/21,708.66 = 8,657.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,731.08x = 21,708.66 × 8,657.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,731.08x = 187,938,816.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,938,816.39/15,731.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,946.97

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