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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.40, 21,668.16 and 8,627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.40, 21,668.16 and 8,627.76 is: 11,906.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.40 : 21,668.16 = 8,627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.40/21,668.16 = 8,627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.40x = 21,668.16 × 8,627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.40x = 186,947,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,947,684.12/15,701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,906.43

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