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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,718.32, 21,691.46 and 8,644.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,718.32, 21,691.46 and 8,644.86 is: 11,930.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,718.32 : 21,691.46 = 8,644.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,718.32/21,691.46 = 8,644.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,718.32x = 21,691.46 × 8,644.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,718.32x = 187,519,656.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,519,656.51/15,718.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,930.01

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