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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,886.76, 21,924.18 and 8,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,886.76, 21,924.18 and 8,717 is: 12,029.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,886.76 : 21,924.18 = 8,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,886.76/21,924.18 = 8,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,886.76x = 21,924.18 × 8,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,886.76x = 191,113,077.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,113,077.06/15,886.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.71

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