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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,734.34, 21,713.36 and 8,660.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,734.34, 21,713.36 and 8,660.76 is: 11,951.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,734.34 : 21,713.36 = 8,660.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,734.34/21,713.36 = 8,660.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,734.34x = 21,713.36 × 8,660.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,734.34x = 188,054,199.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,054,199.75/15,734.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,951.83

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