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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,747.88, 21,731.14 and 8,674.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,747.88, 21,731.14 and 8,674.12 is: 11,969.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,747.88 : 21,731.14 = 8,674.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,747.88/21,731.14 = 8,674.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,747.88x = 21,731.14 × 8,674.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,747.88x = 188,498,516.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,498,516.10/15,747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,969.77

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