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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.36, 21,727.24 and 8,574.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.36, 21,727.24 and 8,574.29 is: 11,832.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.36 : 21,727.24 = 8,574.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.36/21,727.24 = 8,574.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.36x = 21,727.24 × 8,574.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.36x = 186,295,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,295,608.06/15,744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,832.53

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