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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.54, 21,742.74 and 8,681.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.54, 21,742.74 and 8,681.93 is: 11,981.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.54 : 21,742.74 = 8,681.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.54/21,742.74 = 8,681.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.54x = 21,742.74 × 8,681.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.54x = 188,768,946.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,768,946.69/15,755.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,981.12

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