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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.09, 21,722.85 and 8,667.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.09, 21,722.85 and 8,667.54 is: 11,961.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.09 : 21,722.85 = 8,667.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.09/21,722.85 = 8,667.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.09x = 21,722.85 × 8,667.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.09x = 188,283,671.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,283,671.29/15,741.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,961.29

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