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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,751.97, 21,737.72 and 8,678.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,751.97, 21,737.72 and 8,678.54 is: 11,976.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,751.97 : 21,737.72 = 8,678.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,751.97/21,737.72 = 8,678.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,751.97x = 21,737.72 × 8,678.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,751.97x = 188,651,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,651,699.75/15,751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,976.39

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