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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,717.91, 21,691.17 and 8,644.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,717.91, 21,691.17 and 8,644.79 is: 11,930.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,717.91 : 21,691.17 = 8,644.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,717.91/21,691.17 = 8,644.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,717.91x = 21,691.17 × 8,644.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,717.91x = 187,515,555.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,515,555.28/15,717.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,930.06

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