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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,713.64, 21,685.38 and 8,640.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,713.64, 21,685.38 and 8,640.60 is: 11,924.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,713.64 : 21,685.38 = 8,640.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,713.64/21,685.38 = 8,640.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,713.64x = 21,685.38 × 8,640.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,713.64x = 187,374,694.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,374,694.43/15,713.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,924.33

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