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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.35, 21,742.14 and 8,682.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.35, 21,742.14 and 8,682.03 is: 11,981.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.35 : 21,742.14 = 8,682.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.35/21,742.14 = 8,682.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.35x = 21,742.14 × 8,682.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.35x = 188,765,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,765,911.74/15,755.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,981.07

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