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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,721.48, 21,695.61 and 8,647.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,721.48, 21,695.61 and 8,647.89 is: 11,934.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,721.48 : 21,695.61 = 8,647.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,721.48/21,695.61 = 8,647.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,721.48x = 21,695.61 × 8,647.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,721.48x = 187,621,248.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,621,248.76/15,721.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,934.07

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