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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,712.41, 21,683.18 and 8,639.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,712.41, 21,683.18 and 8,639.28 is: 11,922.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,712.41 : 21,683.18 = 8,639.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,712.41/21,683.18 = 8,639.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,712.41x = 21,683.18 × 8,639.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,712.41x = 187,327,063.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,327,063.31/15,712.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,922.24

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