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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,690.64, 21,652.96 and 8,617.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,690.64, 21,652.96 and 8,617.04 is: 11,891.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,690.64 : 21,652.96 = 8,617.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,690.64/21,652.96 = 8,617.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,690.64x = 21,652.96 × 8,617.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,690.64x = 186,584,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,584,422.44/15,690.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,891.45

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