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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.15, 21,747.09 and 8,685.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.15, 21,747.09 and 8,685.57 is: 11,985.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.15 : 21,747.09 = 8,685.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.15/21,747.09 = 8,685.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.15x = 21,747.09 × 8,685.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.15x = 188,885,872.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,885,872.49/15,759.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,985.79

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