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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.82, 21,727.74 and 8,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.82, 21,727.74 and 8,671.20 is: 11,966.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.82 : 21,727.74 = 8,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.82/21,727.74 = 8,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.82x = 21,727.74 × 8,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.82x = 188,405,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,405,579.09/15,744.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,966.19

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