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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,749.78, 21,737.10 and 11,966.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,749.78, 21,737.10 and 11,966.78 is: 16,515.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,749.78 : 21,737.10 = 11,966.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,749.78/21,737.10 = 11,966.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,749.78x = 21,737.10 × 11,966.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,749.78x = 260,123,093.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,123,093.54/15,749.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,515.98

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