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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,737.59, 21,718.02 and 8,664.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,737.59, 21,718.02 and 8,664.13 is: 11,956.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,737.59 : 21,718.02 = 8,664.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,737.59/21,718.02 = 8,664.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,737.59x = 21,718.02 × 8,664.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,737.59x = 188,167,748.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,167,748.62/15,737.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,956.58

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