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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,681.58, 21,640.86 and 8,608.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,681.58, 21,640.86 and 8,608.66 is: 11,880.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,681.58 : 21,640.86 = 8,608.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,681.58/21,640.86 = 8,608.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,681.58x = 21,640.86 × 8,608.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,681.58x = 186,298,805.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,298,805.85/15,681.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,880.10

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