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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,734.16, 21,713.48 and 8,660.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,734.16, 21,713.48 and 8,660.88 is: 11,952.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,734.16 : 21,713.48 = 8,660.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,734.16/21,713.48 = 8,660.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,734.16x = 21,713.48 × 8,660.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,734.16x = 188,057,844.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,057,844.66/15,734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,952.20

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