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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,751.37, 21,737.34 and 8,581.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,751.37, 21,737.34 and 8,581.74 is: 11,843.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,751.37 : 21,737.34 = 8,581.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,751.37/21,737.34 = 8,581.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,751.37x = 21,737.34 × 8,581.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,751.37x = 186,544,200.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,544,200.17/15,751.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,843.05

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