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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,737.14, 21,717.21 and 8,663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,737.14, 21,717.21 and 8,663.56 is: 11,955.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,737.14 : 21,717.21 = 8,663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,737.14/21,717.21 = 8,663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,737.14x = 21,717.21 × 8,663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,737.14x = 188,148,330.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,148,330.06/15,737.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,955.69

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