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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,747.53, 21,730.60 and 8,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,747.53, 21,730.60 and 8,673.96 is: 11,969.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,747.53 : 21,730.60 = 8,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,747.53/21,730.60 = 8,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,747.53x = 21,730.60 × 8,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,747.53x = 188,490,355.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,490,355.18/15,747.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,969.52

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