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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,758.79, 21,747.09 and 8,685.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,758.79, 21,747.09 and 8,685.21 is: 11,985.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758.79 : 21,747.09 = 8,685.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758.79/21,747.09 = 8,685.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758.79x = 21,747.09 × 8,685.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758.79x = 188,878,010.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,878,010.97/15,758.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,985.57

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