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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,703.34, 21,670.70 and 8,533.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,703.34, 21,670.70 and 8,533.31 is: 11,776.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,703.34 : 21,670.70 = 8,533.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,703.34/21,670.70 = 8,533.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,703.34x = 21,670.70 × 8,533.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,703.34x = 184,922,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,922,801.02/15,703.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,776.02

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