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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,716.88, 21,688.49 and 8,641.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,716.88, 21,688.49 and 8,641.94 is: 11,925.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,716.88 : 21,688.49 = 8,641.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,716.88/21,688.49 = 8,641.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,716.88x = 21,688.49 × 8,641.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,716.88x = 187,430,542.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,430,542.43/15,716.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,925.43

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