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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,737.07, 21,717.14 and 8,663.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,737.07, 21,717.14 and 8,663.49 is: 11,955.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,737.07 : 21,717.14 = 8,663.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,737.07/21,717.14 = 8,663.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,737.07x = 21,717.14 × 8,663.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,737.07x = 188,146,297.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,146,297.89/15,737.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,955.61

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