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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,737.44, 21,717.50 and 8,663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,737.44, 21,717.50 and 8,663.72 is: 11,955.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,737.44 : 21,717.50 = 8,663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,737.44/21,717.50 = 8,663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,737.44x = 21,717.50 × 8,663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,737.44x = 188,154,339.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,154,339.10/15,737.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,955.84

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