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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,680.08, 21,638.82 and 8,606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,680.08, 21,638.82 and 8,606.44 is: 11,877.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,680.08 : 21,638.82 = 8,606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,680.08/21,638.82 = 8,606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,680.08x = 21,638.82 × 8,606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,680.08x = 186,233,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,233,206.00/15,680.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,877.06

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