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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,757.36, 21,744.73 and 8,683.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,757.36, 21,744.73 and 8,683.78 is: 11,983.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,757.36 : 21,744.73 = 8,683.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,757.36/21,744.73 = 8,683.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,757.36x = 21,744.73 × 8,683.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,757.36x = 188,826,451.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,826,451.48/15,757.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,983.38

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