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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,692.73, 21,656.12 and 8,619.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,692.73, 21,656.12 and 8,619.30 is: 11,894.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,692.73 : 21,656.12 = 8,619.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,692.73/21,656.12 = 8,619.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,692.73x = 21,656.12 × 8,619.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,692.73x = 186,660,552.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,660,552.02/15,692.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,894.72

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