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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,758.73, 21,746.02 and 8,685.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,758.73, 21,746.02 and 8,685.15 is: 11,984.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758.73 : 21,746.02 = 8,685.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758.73/21,746.02 = 8,685.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758.73x = 21,746.02 × 8,685.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758.73x = 188,867,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,867,445.60/15,758.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,984.94

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