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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,670.46, 21,627.15 and 8,956.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,670.46, 21,627.15 and 8,956.37 is: 12,360.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,670.46 : 21,627.15 = 8,956.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,670.46/21,627.15 = 8,956.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,670.46x = 21,627.15 × 8,956.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,670.46x = 193,700,828.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,700,828.31/15,670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.89

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