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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,716.99, 21,688.78 and 8,642.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,716.99, 21,688.78 and 8,642.96 is: 11,926.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,716.99 : 21,688.78 = 8,642.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,716.99/21,688.78 = 8,642.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,716.99x = 21,688.78 × 8,642.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,716.99x = 187,455,257.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,455,257.99/15,716.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,926.92

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