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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,736.52, 21,716.56 and 8,663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,736.52, 21,716.56 and 8,663.12 is: 11,955.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,736.52 : 21,716.56 = 8,663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,736.52/21,716.56 = 8,663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,736.52x = 21,716.56 × 8,663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,736.52x = 188,133,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,133,165.27/15,736.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,955.20

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