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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,761.64, 21,747.30 and 8,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,761.64, 21,747.30 and 8,954.16 is: 12,354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,761.64 : 21,747.30 = 8,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,761.64/21,747.30 = 8,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,761.64x = 21,747.30 × 8,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,761.64x = 194,728,803.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,728,803.77/15,761.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,354.60

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