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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.23, 21,666.30 and 8,626.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.23, 21,666.30 and 8,626.66 is: 11,904.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.23 : 21,666.30 = 8,626.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.23/21,666.30 = 8,626.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.23x = 21,666.30 × 8,626.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.23x = 186,907,803.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,907,803.56/15,700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,904.78

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