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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,747.60, 21,731.82 and 8,674.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,747.60, 21,731.82 and 8,674.04 is: 11,970.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,747.60 : 21,731.82 = 8,674.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,747.60/21,731.82 = 8,674.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,747.60x = 21,731.82 × 8,674.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,747.60x = 188,502,675.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,502,675.95/15,747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,970.25

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