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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.92, 21,722.92 and 8,666.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.92, 21,722.92 and 8,666.96 is: 11,959.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.92 : 21,722.92 = 8,666.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.92/21,722.92 = 8,666.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.92x = 21,722.92 × 8,666.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.92x = 188,271,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,271,678.72/15,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,959.89

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