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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,735.38, 21,714.02 and 8,660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,735.38, 21,714.02 and 8,660.44 is: 11,950.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,735.38 : 21,714.02 = 8,660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,735.38/21,714.02 = 8,660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,735.38x = 21,714.02 × 8,660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,735.38x = 188,052,967.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,052,967.37/15,735.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,950.96

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