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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.57, 21,723.53 and 8,668.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.57, 21,723.53 and 8,668.02 is: 11,961.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.57 : 21,723.53 = 8,668.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.57/21,723.53 = 8,668.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.57x = 21,723.53 × 8,668.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.57x = 188,299,949.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,299,949.17/15,741.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,961.95

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