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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,680.56, 21,639.07 and 8,607.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,680.56, 21,639.07 and 8,607.04 is: 11,877.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,680.56 : 21,639.07 = 8,607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,680.56/21,639.07 = 8,607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,680.56x = 21,639.07 × 8,607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,680.56x = 186,248,341.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,248,341.05/15,680.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,877.66

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