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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.92, 21,667.54 and 8,627.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.92, 21,667.54 and 8,627.64 is: 11,906.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.92 : 21,667.54 = 8,627.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.92/21,667.54 = 8,627.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.92x = 21,667.54 × 8,627.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.92x = 186,939,734.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,939,734.81/15,700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,906.29

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