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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,711.15, 21,681.51 and 8,541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,711.15, 21,681.51 and 8,541.06 is: 11,786.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711.15 : 21,681.51 = 8,541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711.15/21,681.51 = 8,541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711.15x = 21,681.51 × 8,541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711.15x = 185,183,045.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,183,045.77/15,711.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,786.73

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