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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,680.29, 21,638.96 and 8,510.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,680.29, 21,638.96 and 8,510.27 is: 11,744.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,680.29 : 21,638.96 = 8,510.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,680.29/21,638.96 = 8,510.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,680.29x = 21,638.96 × 8,510.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,680.29x = 184,153,241.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,153,241.37/15,680.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,744.25

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