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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,680.68, 21,639.66 and 8,607.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,680.68, 21,639.66 and 8,607.12 is: 11,878.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,680.68 : 21,639.66 = 8,607.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,680.68/21,639.66 = 8,607.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,680.68x = 21,639.66 × 8,607.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,680.68x = 186,255,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,255,150.38/15,680.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,878.00

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