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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,749.78, 21,734.88 and 8,676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,749.78, 21,734.88 and 8,676.32 is: 11,973.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,749.78 : 21,734.88 = 8,676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,749.78/21,734.88 = 8,676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,749.78x = 21,734.88 × 8,676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,749.78x = 188,578,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,578,774.04/15,749.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,973.42

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