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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,681.95, 21,640.85 and 8,968.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,681.95, 21,640.85 and 8,968.20 is: 12,375.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,681.95 : 21,640.85 = 8,968.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,681.95/21,640.85 = 8,968.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,681.95x = 21,640.85 × 8,968.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,681.95x = 194,079,426.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,079,426.13/15,681.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.98

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