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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,736.84, 21,716.74 and 8,663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,736.84, 21,716.74 and 8,663.72 is: 11,955.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,736.84 : 21,716.74 = 8,663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,736.84/21,716.74 = 8,663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,736.84x = 21,716.74 × 8,663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,736.84x = 188,147,754.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,147,754.67/15,736.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,955.88

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