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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.22, 21,741.35 and 8,681.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.22, 21,741.35 and 8,681.09 is: 11,979.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.22 : 21,741.35 = 8,681.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.22/21,741.35 = 8,681.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.22x = 21,741.35 × 8,681.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.22x = 188,738,463.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,738,463.96/15,755.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,979.42

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