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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,720.58, 21,693.93 and 8,646.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,720.58, 21,693.93 and 8,646.99 is: 11,932.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,720.58 : 21,693.93 = 8,646.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,720.58/21,693.93 = 8,646.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,720.58x = 21,693.93 × 8,646.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,720.58x = 187,587,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,587,081.99/15,720.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,932.58

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