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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,716.52, 21,689.64 and 8,643.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,716.52, 21,689.64 and 8,643.60 is: 11,928.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,716.52 : 21,689.64 = 8,643.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,716.52/21,689.64 = 8,643.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,716.52x = 21,689.64 × 8,643.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,716.52x = 187,476,572.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,476,572.30/15,716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,928.63

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