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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,749.64, 21,748.50 and 11,763.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,749.64, 21,748.50 and 11,763.90 is: 16,244.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,749.64 : 21,748.50 = 11,763.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,749.64/21,748.50 = 11,763.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,749.64x = 21,748.50 × 11,763.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,749.64x = 255,847,179.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,847,179.15/15,749.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,244.64

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