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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.96, 21,728.25 and 8,671.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.96, 21,728.25 and 8,671.91 is: 11,967.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.96 : 21,728.25 = 8,671.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.96/21,728.25 = 8,671.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.96x = 21,728.25 × 8,671.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.96x = 188,425,319.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,425,319.82/15,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,967.34

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