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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,754.87, 21,741.79 and 8,681.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,754.87, 21,741.79 and 8,681.30 is: 11,980.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,754.87 : 21,741.79 = 8,681.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,754.87/21,741.79 = 8,681.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,754.87x = 21,741.79 × 8,681.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,754.87x = 188,746,871.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,746,871.11/15,754.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,980.23

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