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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,740.34, 21,721.82 and 8,666.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,740.34, 21,721.82 and 8,666.82 is: 11,960.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,740.34 : 21,721.82 = 8,666.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,740.34/21,721.82 = 8,666.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,740.34x = 21,721.82 × 8,666.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,740.34x = 188,259,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,259,060.68/15,740.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,960.29

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