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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,711.54, 21,681.12 and 8,637.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,711.54, 21,681.12 and 8,637.81 is: 11,919.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711.54 : 21,681.12 = 8,637.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711.54/21,681.12 = 8,637.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711.54x = 21,681.12 × 8,637.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711.54x = 187,277,395.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,277,395.15/15,711.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,919.74

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