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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,753.48, 21,739.86 and 8,679.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,753.48, 21,739.86 and 8,679.84 is: 11,978.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,753.48 : 21,739.86 = 8,679.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,753.48/21,739.86 = 8,679.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,753.48x = 21,739.86 × 8,679.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,753.48x = 188,698,506.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,698,506.42/15,753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,978.21

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