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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,758.97, 21,747.52 and 8,685.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,758.97, 21,747.52 and 8,685.64 is: 11,986.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758.97 : 21,747.52 = 8,685.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758.97/21,747.52 = 8,685.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758.97x = 21,747.52 × 8,685.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758.97x = 188,891,129.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,891,129.61/15,758.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,986.26

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