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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,745.64, 21,729.02 and 8,672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,745.64, 21,729.02 and 8,672.08 is: 11,967.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,745.64 : 21,729.02 = 8,672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,745.64/21,729.02 = 8,672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,745.64x = 21,729.02 × 8,672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,745.64x = 188,435,799.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,435,799.76/15,745.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,967.49

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