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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.67, 21,666.93 and 8,627.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.67, 21,666.93 and 8,627.54 is: 11,906.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.67 : 21,666.93 = 8,627.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.67/21,666.93 = 8,627.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.67x = 21,666.93 × 8,627.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.67x = 186,932,305.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,932,305.25/15,700.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,906.01

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