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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,737.49, 21,717.82 and 8,663.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,737.49, 21,717.82 and 8,663.91 is: 11,956.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,737.49 : 21,717.82 = 8,663.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,737.49/21,717.82 = 8,663.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,737.49x = 21,717.82 × 8,663.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,737.49x = 188,161,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,161,216.22/15,737.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,956.24

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