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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,758.82, 21,747.29 and 8,685.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,758.82, 21,747.29 and 8,685.36 is: 11,985.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758.82 : 21,747.29 = 8,685.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758.82/21,747.29 = 8,685.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758.82x = 21,747.29 × 8,685.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758.82x = 188,882,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,882,999.25/15,758.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,985.86

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