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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.67, 21,743.21 and 8,682.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.67, 21,743.21 and 8,682.10 is: 11,981.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.67 : 21,743.21 = 8,682.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.67/21,743.21 = 8,682.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.67x = 21,743.21 × 8,682.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.67x = 188,776,690.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,776,690.89/15,755.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,981.51

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