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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,749.59, 21,734.17 and 8,676.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,749.59, 21,734.17 and 8,676.67 is: 11,973.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,749.59 : 21,734.17 = 8,676.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,749.59/21,734.17 = 8,676.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,749.59x = 21,734.17 × 8,676.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,749.59x = 188,580,220.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,580,220.81/15,749.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,973.66

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