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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.96, 21,723.14 and 8,668.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.96, 21,723.14 and 8,668.20 is: 11,961.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.96 : 21,723.14 = 8,668.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.96/21,723.14 = 8,668.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.96x = 21,723.14 × 8,668.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.96x = 188,300,522.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,300,522.15/15,741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,961.69

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