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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.55, 21,742.62 and 8,681.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.55, 21,742.62 and 8,681.97 is: 11,981.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.55 : 21,742.62 = 8,681.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.55/21,742.62 = 8,681.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.55x = 21,742.62 × 8,681.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.55x = 188,768,774.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,768,774.56/15,755.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,981.10

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