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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,736.61, 21,716.67 and 8,663.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,736.61, 21,716.67 and 8,663.18 is: 11,955.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,736.61 : 21,716.67 = 8,663.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,736.61/21,716.67 = 8,663.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,736.61x = 21,716.67 × 8,663.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,736.61x = 188,135,312.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,135,312.63/15,736.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,955.27

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