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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,738.49, 21,718.69 and 8,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,738.49, 21,718.69 and 8,664.96 is: 11,957.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,738.49 : 21,718.69 = 8,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,738.49/21,718.69 = 8,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,738.49x = 21,718.69 × 8,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,738.49x = 188,191,580.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,191,580.10/15,738.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,957.41

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