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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.69, 21,669.72 and 8,629.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.69, 21,669.72 and 8,629.12 is: 11,908.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.69 : 21,669.72 = 8,629.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.69/21,669.72 = 8,629.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.69x = 21,669.72 × 8,629.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.69x = 186,990,614.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,990,614.25/15,702.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,908.19

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