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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,719.40, 21,692.96 and 8,645.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,719.40, 21,692.96 and 8,645.88 is: 11,931.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,719.40 : 21,692.96 = 8,645.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,719.40/21,692.96 = 8,645.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,719.40x = 21,692.96 × 8,645.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,719.40x = 187,554,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,554,729.00/15,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,931.42

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