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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,696.16, 21,660.64 and 8,981.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,696.16, 21,660.64 and 8,981.76 is: 12,394.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,696.16 : 21,660.64 = 8,981.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,696.16/21,660.64 = 8,981.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,696.16x = 21,660.64 × 8,981.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,696.16x = 194,550,669.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,550,669.93/15,696.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,394.79

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