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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,711.76, 21,682.32 and 8,638.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,711.76, 21,682.32 and 8,638.24 is: 11,920.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711.76 : 21,682.32 = 8,638.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711.76/21,682.32 = 8,638.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711.76x = 21,682.32 × 8,638.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711.76x = 187,297,083.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,297,083.92/15,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,920.82

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