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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,717.93, 21,690.32 and 8,644.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,717.93, 21,690.32 and 8,644.35 is: 11,928.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,717.93 : 21,690.32 = 8,644.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,717.93/21,690.32 = 8,644.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,717.93x = 21,690.32 × 8,644.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,717.93x = 187,498,674.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,498,674.47/15,717.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,928.97

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