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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,738.48, 21,719.22 and 8,665.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,738.48, 21,719.22 and 8,665.14 is: 11,957.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,738.48 : 21,719.22 = 8,665.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,738.48/21,719.22 = 8,665.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,738.48x = 21,719.22 × 8,665.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,738.48x = 188,200,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,200,081.99/15,738.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,957.96

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