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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,711.39, 21,680.33 and 8,637.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,711.39, 21,680.33 and 8,637.66 is: 11,919.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711.39 : 21,680.33 = 8,637.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711.39/21,680.33 = 8,637.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711.39x = 21,680.33 × 8,637.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711.39x = 187,267,276.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,267,276.04/15,711.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,919.20

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