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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,748.72, 21,732.42 and 8,674.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,748.72, 21,732.42 and 8,674.98 is: 11,971.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,748.72 : 21,732.42 = 8,674.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,748.72/21,732.42 = 8,674.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,748.72x = 21,732.42 × 8,674.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,748.72x = 188,528,308.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,528,308.85/15,748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,971.02

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