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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.11, 21,666.14 and 8,626.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.11, 21,666.14 and 8,626.99 is: 11,905.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.11 : 21,666.14 = 8,626.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.11/21,666.14 = 8,626.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.11x = 21,666.14 × 8,626.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.11x = 186,913,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,913,499.90/15,700.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,905.24

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