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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,715.14, 21,687.58 and 8,641.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,715.14, 21,687.58 and 8,641.81 is: 11,926.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,715.14 : 21,687.58 = 8,641.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,715.14/21,687.58 = 8,641.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,715.14x = 21,687.58 × 8,641.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,715.14x = 187,419,945.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,419,945.72/15,715.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,926.08

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