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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,720.08, 21,694.08 and 8,646.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,720.08, 21,694.08 and 8,646.96 is: 11,933.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,720.08 : 21,694.08 = 8,646.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,720.08/21,694.08 = 8,646.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,720.08x = 21,694.08 × 8,646.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,720.08x = 187,587,842.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,587,842.00/15,720.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,933.01

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