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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,745.83, 21,729.24 and 8,672.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,745.83, 21,729.24 and 8,672.28 is: 11,967.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,745.83 : 21,729.24 = 8,672.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,745.83/21,729.24 = 8,672.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,745.83x = 21,729.24 × 8,672.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,745.83x = 188,442,053.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,442,053.47/15,745.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,967.74

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