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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,745.62, 21,728.88 and 8,672.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,745.62, 21,728.88 and 8,672.04 is: 11,967.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,745.62 : 21,728.88 = 8,672.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,745.62/21,728.88 = 8,672.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,745.62x = 21,728.88 × 8,672.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,745.62x = 188,433,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,433,716.52/15,745.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,967.37

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