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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,692.13, 21,654.34 and 8,617.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,692.13, 21,654.34 and 8,617.19 is: 11,891.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,692.13 : 21,654.34 = 8,617.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,692.13/21,654.34 = 8,617.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,692.13x = 21,654.34 × 8,617.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,692.13x = 186,599,432.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,599,432.29/15,692.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,891.27

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