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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,717.64, 21,689.74 and 8,643.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,717.64, 21,689.74 and 8,643.64 is: 11,927.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,717.64 : 21,689.74 = 8,643.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,717.64/21,689.74 = 8,643.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,717.64x = 21,689.74 × 8,643.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,717.64x = 187,478,304.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,478,304.25/15,717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,927.89

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