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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.88, 21,729.20 and 8,672.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.88, 21,729.20 and 8,672.56 is: 11,968.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.88 : 21,729.20 = 8,672.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.88/21,729.20 = 8,672.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.88x = 21,729.20 × 8,672.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.88x = 188,447,790.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,447,790.75/15,744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,968.83

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