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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.69, 21,651.76 and 8,616.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.69, 21,651.76 and 8,616.48 is: 11,891.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.69 : 21,651.76 = 8,616.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.69/21,651.76 = 8,616.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.69x = 21,651.76 × 8,616.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.69x = 186,561,838.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,561,838.11/15,688.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,891.49

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