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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,716.45, 21,688.70 and 8,642.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,716.45, 21,688.70 and 8,642.87 is: 11,927.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,716.45 : 21,688.70 = 8,642.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,716.45/21,688.70 = 8,642.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,716.45x = 21,688.70 × 8,642.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,716.45x = 187,452,614.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,452,614.57/15,716.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,927.16

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