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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,732.24, 21,709.08 and 8,658.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,732.24, 21,709.08 and 8,658.96 is: 11,948.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,732.24 : 21,709.08 = 8,658.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,732.24/21,709.08 = 8,658.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,732.24x = 21,709.08 × 8,658.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,732.24x = 187,978,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,978,055.36/15,732.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,948.59

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