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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.28, 21,747.70 and 8,685.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.28, 21,747.70 and 8,685.71 is: 11,986.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.28 : 21,747.70 = 8,685.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.28/21,747.70 = 8,685.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.28x = 21,747.70 × 8,685.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.28x = 188,894,171.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,894,171.94/15,759.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,986.22

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