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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,747.81, 21,734.34 and 11,964.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,747.81, 21,734.34 and 11,964.75 is: 16,513.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,747.81 : 21,734.34 = 11,964.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,747.81/21,734.34 = 11,964.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,747.81x = 21,734.34 × 11,964.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,747.81x = 260,045,944.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,045,944.52/15,747.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,513.15

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