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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,754.97, 21,741.86 and 8,681.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,754.97, 21,741.86 and 8,681.55 is: 11,980.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,754.97 : 21,741.86 = 8,681.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,754.97/21,741.86 = 8,681.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,754.97x = 21,741.86 × 8,681.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,754.97x = 188,753,001.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,753,001.28/15,754.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,980.54

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