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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.50, 21,722.76 and 8,667.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.50, 21,722.76 and 8,667.74 is: 11,961.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.50 : 21,722.76 = 8,667.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.50/21,722.76 = 8,667.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.50x = 21,722.76 × 8,667.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.50x = 188,287,235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,287,235.76/15,741.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,961.20

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