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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.68, 21,650.25 and 8,615.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.68, 21,650.25 and 8,615.08 is: 11,888.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.68 : 21,650.25 = 8,615.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.68/21,650.25 = 8,615.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.68x = 21,650.25 × 8,615.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.68x = 186,518,635.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,518,635.77/15,688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,888.74

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