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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,739.65, 21,720.20 and 8,666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,739.65, 21,720.20 and 8,666.06 is: 11,958.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,739.65 : 21,720.20 = 8,666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,739.65/21,720.20 = 8,666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,739.65x = 21,720.20 × 8,666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,739.65x = 188,228,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,228,404.48/15,739.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,958.87

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