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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,712.64, 21,682.86 and 8,638.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,712.64, 21,682.86 and 8,638.64 is: 11,921.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,712.64 : 21,682.86 = 8,638.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,712.64/21,682.86 = 8,638.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,712.64x = 21,682.86 × 8,638.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,712.64x = 187,310,421.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,310,421.71/15,712.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,921.00

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