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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.03, 21,722.68 and 8,667.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.03, 21,722.68 and 8,667.51 is: 11,961.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.03 : 21,722.68 = 8,667.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.03/21,722.68 = 8,667.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.03x = 21,722.68 × 8,667.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.03x = 188,281,475.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,281,475.50/15,741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,961.19

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