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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,716.18, 21,688.43 and 8,642.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,716.18, 21,688.43 and 8,642.66 is: 11,926.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,716.18 : 21,688.43 = 8,642.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,716.18/21,688.43 = 8,642.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,716.18x = 21,688.43 × 8,642.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,716.18x = 187,445,574.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,445,574.77/15,716.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,926.92

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