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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,740.43, 21,721.85 and 8,570.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,740.43, 21,721.85 and 8,570.43 is: 11,827.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,740.43 : 21,721.85 = 8,570.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,740.43/21,721.85 = 8,570.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,740.43x = 21,721.85 × 8,570.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,740.43x = 186,165,552.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,165,552.04/15,740.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,827.22

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