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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.58, 21,680.92 and 8,637.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.58, 21,680.92 and 8,637.66 is: 11,920.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.58 : 21,680.92 = 8,637.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.58/21,680.92 = 8,637.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.58x = 21,680.92 × 8,637.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.58x = 187,272,415.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,272,415.45/15,710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,920.15

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