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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,756.63, 21,740.40 and 8,949.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,756.63, 21,740.40 and 8,949.15 is: 12,347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,756.63 : 21,740.40 = 8,949.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,756.63/21,740.40 = 8,949.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,756.63x = 21,740.40 × 8,949.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,756.63x = 194,558,100.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,558,100.66/15,756.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,347.70

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