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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.43, 21,669.39 and 8,629.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.43, 21,669.39 and 8,629.33 is: 11,908.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.43 : 21,669.39 = 8,629.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.43/21,669.39 = 8,629.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.43x = 21,669.39 × 8,629.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.43x = 186,992,317.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,992,317.21/15,702.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,908.50

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