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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,758.88, 21,747.32 and 8,685.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,758.88, 21,747.32 and 8,685.14 is: 11,985.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758.88 : 21,747.32 = 8,685.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758.88/21,747.32 = 8,685.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758.88x = 21,747.32 × 8,685.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758.88x = 188,878,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,878,518.82/15,758.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,985.53

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