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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,722.28, 21,696.59 and 8,648.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,722.28, 21,696.59 and 8,648.71 is: 11,935.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,722.28 : 21,696.59 = 8,648.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,722.28/21,696.59 = 8,648.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,722.28x = 21,696.59 × 8,648.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,722.28x = 187,647,514.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,647,514.90/15,722.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,935.13

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