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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,685.46, 21,645.86 and 8,611.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,685.46, 21,645.86 and 8,611.82 is: 11,884.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,685.46 : 21,645.86 = 8,611.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,685.46/21,645.86 = 8,611.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,685.46x = 21,645.86 × 8,611.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,685.46x = 186,410,250.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,410,250.07/15,685.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,884.27

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