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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.46, 21,742.60 and 8,681.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.46, 21,742.60 and 8,681.88 is: 11,981.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.46 : 21,742.60 = 8,681.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.46/21,742.60 = 8,681.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.46x = 21,742.60 × 8,681.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.46x = 188,766,644.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,766,644.09/15,755.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,981.03

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