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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,680.53, 21,638.55 and 8,606.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,680.53, 21,638.55 and 8,606.53 is: 11,876.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,680.53 : 21,638.55 = 8,606.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,680.53/21,638.55 = 8,606.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,680.53x = 21,638.55 × 8,606.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,680.53x = 186,232,829.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,232,829.73/15,680.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,876.69

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