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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.83, 21,726.88 and 8,671.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.83, 21,726.88 and 8,671.25 is: 11,965.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.83 : 21,726.88 = 8,671.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.83/21,726.88 = 8,671.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.83x = 21,726.88 × 8,671.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.83x = 188,399,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,399,159.36/15,744.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,965.78

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