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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,733.59, 21,712.50 and 8,660.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,733.59, 21,712.50 and 8,660.06 is: 11,950.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,733.59 : 21,712.50 = 8,660.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,733.59/21,712.50 = 8,660.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,733.59x = 21,712.50 × 8,660.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,733.59x = 188,031,607.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,031,607.03/15,733.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,950.97

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