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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.88, 21,727.54 and 8,671.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.88, 21,727.54 and 8,671.15 is: 11,965.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.88 : 21,727.54 = 8,671.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.88/21,727.54 = 8,671.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.88x = 21,727.54 × 8,671.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.88x = 188,402,796.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,402,796.47/15,744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,965.97

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