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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,681.36, 21,639.42 and 8,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,681.36, 21,639.42 and 8,607.24 is: 11,877.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,681.36 : 21,639.42 = 8,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,681.36/21,639.42 = 8,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,681.36x = 21,639.42 × 8,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,681.36x = 186,255,681.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,255,681.40/15,681.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,877.52

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