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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,712.67, 21,683.50 and 8,639.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,712.67, 21,683.50 and 8,639.55 is: 11,922.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,712.67 : 21,683.50 = 8,639.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,712.67/21,683.50 = 8,639.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,712.67x = 21,683.50 × 8,639.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,712.67x = 187,335,682.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,335,682.43/15,712.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,922.59

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