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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,733.63, 21,713.03 and 8,660.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,733.63, 21,713.03 and 8,660.71 is: 11,952.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,733.63 : 21,713.03 = 8,660.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,733.63/21,713.03 = 8,660.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,733.63x = 21,713.03 × 8,660.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,733.63x = 188,050,256.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,050,256.05/15,733.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,952.12

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