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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.76, 21,176.40 and 8,630.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.76, 21,176.40 and 8,630.70 is: 11,910.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.76 : 21,176.40 = 8,630.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.76/21,176.40 = 8,630.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.76x = 21,176.40 × 8,630.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.76x = 182,767,155.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,767,155.48/15,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,910.72

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