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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,711.64, 21,681.48 and 8,637.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,711.64, 21,681.48 and 8,637.64 is: 11,919.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711.64 : 21,681.48 = 8,637.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711.64/21,681.48 = 8,637.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711.64x = 21,681.48 × 8,637.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711.64x = 187,276,818.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,276,818.91/15,711.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,919.62

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