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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,681.56, 21,640.10 and 8,607.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,681.56, 21,640.10 and 8,607.97 is: 11,878.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,681.56 : 21,640.10 = 8,607.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,681.56/21,640.10 = 8,607.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,681.56x = 21,640.10 × 8,607.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,681.56x = 186,277,331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,277,331.60/15,681.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,878.75

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