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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.64, 21,666.76 and 8,627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.64, 21,666.76 and 8,627.04 is: 11,905.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.64 : 21,666.76 = 8,627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.64/21,666.76 = 8,627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.64x = 21,666.76 × 8,627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.64x = 186,920,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,920,005.19/15,700.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,905.25

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