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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,696.77, 21,655.29 and 8,981.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,696.77, 21,655.29 and 8,981.10 is: 12,390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,696.77 : 21,655.29 = 8,981.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,696.77/21,655.29 = 8,981.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,696.77x = 21,655.29 × 8,981.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,696.77x = 194,488,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,488,325.02/15,696.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,390.34

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