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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,747.88, 21,732.42 and 8,674.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,747.88, 21,732.42 and 8,674.69 is: 11,971.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,747.88 : 21,732.42 = 8,674.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,747.88/21,732.42 = 8,674.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,747.88x = 21,732.42 × 8,674.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,747.88x = 188,522,006.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,522,006.45/15,747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,971.26

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