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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,760.40, 21,748.36 and 8,686.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,760.40, 21,748.36 and 8,686.86 is: 11,987.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,760.40 : 21,748.36 = 8,686.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,760.40/21,748.36 = 8,686.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,760.40x = 21,748.36 × 8,686.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,760.40x = 188,924,958.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,924,958.55/15,760.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,987.32

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