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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.93, 21,724.26 and 8,668.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.93, 21,724.26 and 8,668.41 is: 11,962.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.93 : 21,724.26 = 8,668.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.93/21,724.26 = 8,668.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.93x = 21,724.26 × 8,668.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.93x = 188,314,792.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,314,792.63/15,741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,962.62

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