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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,747.98, 21,731.40 and 8,674.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,747.98, 21,731.40 and 8,674.25 is: 11,970.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,747.98 : 21,731.40 = 8,674.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,747.98/21,731.40 = 8,674.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,747.98x = 21,731.40 × 8,674.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,747.98x = 188,503,487.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,503,487.79/15,747.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,970.01

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