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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,740.72, 21,721.39 and 8,666.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,740.72, 21,721.39 and 8,666.99 is: 11,960.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,740.72 : 21,721.39 = 8,666.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,740.72/21,721.39 = 8,666.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,740.72x = 21,721.39 × 8,666.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,740.72x = 188,259,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,259,069.92/15,740.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,960.00

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