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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,732.78, 21,711.15 and 8,658.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,732.78, 21,711.15 and 8,658.78 is: 11,949.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,732.78 : 21,711.15 = 8,658.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,732.78/21,711.15 = 8,658.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,732.78x = 21,711.15 × 8,658.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,732.78x = 187,992,071.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,992,071.40/15,732.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,949.07

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