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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,722.48, 21,696.99 and 8,648.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,722.48, 21,696.99 and 8,648.89 is: 11,935.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,722.48 : 21,696.99 = 8,648.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,722.48/21,696.99 = 8,648.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,722.48x = 21,696.99 × 8,648.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,722.48x = 187,654,879.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,654,879.84/15,722.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,935.45

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