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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.09, 21,726.99 and 8,670.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.09, 21,726.99 and 8,670.54 is: 11,965.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.09 : 21,726.99 = 8,670.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.09/21,726.99 = 8,670.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.09x = 21,726.99 × 8,670.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.09x = 188,384,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,384,735.87/15,744.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,965.43

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