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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,720.78, 21,694.68 and 8,647.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,720.78, 21,694.68 and 8,647.68 is: 11,933.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,720.78 : 21,694.68 = 8,647.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,720.78/21,694.68 = 8,647.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,720.78x = 21,694.68 × 8,647.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,720.78x = 187,608,650.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,608,650.34/15,720.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,933.80

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