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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,751.95, 21,737.78 and 8,678.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,751.95, 21,737.78 and 8,678.79 is: 11,976.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,751.95 : 21,737.78 = 8,678.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,751.95/21,737.78 = 8,678.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,751.95x = 21,737.78 × 8,678.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,751.95x = 188,657,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,657,584.29/15,751.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,976.78

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