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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,714.64, 21,686.76 and 8,641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,714.64, 21,686.76 and 8,641.60 is: 11,925.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,714.64 : 21,686.76 = 8,641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,714.64/21,686.76 = 8,641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,714.64x = 21,686.76 × 8,641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,714.64x = 187,408,305.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,408,305.22/15,714.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,925.71

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