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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,731.75, 21,709.40 and 8,561.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,731.75, 21,709.40 and 8,561.80 is: 11,815.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,731.75 : 21,709.40 = 8,561.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,731.75/21,709.40 = 8,561.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,731.75x = 21,709.40 × 8,561.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,731.75x = 185,871,573.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,871,573.79/15,731.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,815.06

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