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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.64, 21,741.48 and 8,681.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.64, 21,741.48 and 8,681.82 is: 11,980.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.64 : 21,741.48 = 8,681.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.64/21,741.48 = 8,681.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.64x = 21,741.48 × 8,681.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.64x = 188,755,615.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,755,615.89/15,755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,980.19

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