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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,721.38, 21,695.94 and 8,647.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,721.38, 21,695.94 and 8,647.74 is: 11,934.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,721.38 : 21,695.94 = 8,647.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,721.38/21,695.94 = 8,647.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,721.38x = 21,695.94 × 8,647.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,721.38x = 187,620,848.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,620,848.18/15,721.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,934.12

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