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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,758.92, 21,747.41 and 8,685.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,758.92, 21,747.41 and 8,685.34 is: 11,985.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758.92 : 21,747.41 = 8,685.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758.92/21,747.41 = 8,685.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758.92x = 21,747.41 × 8,685.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758.92x = 188,883,731.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,883,731.50/15,758.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,985.83

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