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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,737.94, 21,718.44 and 8,664.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,737.94, 21,718.44 and 8,664.37 is: 11,956.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,737.94 : 21,718.44 = 8,664.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,737.94/21,718.44 = 8,664.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,737.94x = 21,718.44 × 8,664.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,737.94x = 188,176,491.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,176,491.39/15,737.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,956.87

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