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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,712.37, 21,683.33 and 8,638.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,712.37, 21,683.33 and 8,638.73 is: 11,921.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,712.37 : 21,683.33 = 8,638.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,712.37/21,683.33 = 8,638.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,712.37x = 21,683.33 × 8,638.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,712.37x = 187,316,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,316,390.18/15,712.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,921.59

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