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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,690.43, 21,652.80 and 8,617.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,690.43, 21,652.80 and 8,617.30 is: 11,891.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,690.43 : 21,652.80 = 8,617.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,690.43/21,652.80 = 8,617.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,690.43x = 21,652.80 × 8,617.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,690.43x = 186,588,673.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,588,673.44/15,690.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,891.88

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