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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,740.64, 21,722.06 and 8,667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,740.64, 21,722.06 and 8,667 is: 11,960.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,740.64 : 21,722.06 = 8,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,740.64/21,722.06 = 8,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,740.64x = 21,722.06 × 8,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,740.64x = 188,265,115.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,265,115.69/15,740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,960.45

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