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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,737.32, 21,717.51 and 8,663.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,737.32, 21,717.51 and 8,663.69 is: 11,955.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,737.32 : 21,717.51 = 8,663.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,737.32/21,717.51 = 8,663.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,737.32x = 21,717.51 × 8,663.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,737.32x = 188,153,774.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,153,774.21/15,737.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,955.90

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