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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.62, 21,666.42 and 8,627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.62, 21,666.42 and 8,627.04 is: 11,905.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.62 : 21,666.42 = 8,627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.62/21,666.42 = 8,627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.62x = 21,666.42 × 8,627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.62x = 186,917,072.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,917,072.00/15,700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,905.08

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