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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,747.40, 21,731.61 and 8,673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,747.40, 21,731.61 and 8,673.76 is: 11,969.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,747.40 : 21,731.61 = 8,673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,747.40/21,731.61 = 8,673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,747.40x = 21,731.61 × 8,673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,747.40x = 188,494,769.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,494,769.55/15,747.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,969.90

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