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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,703.76, 21,671.02 and 8,630.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,703.76, 21,671.02 and 8,630.02 is: 11,909.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,703.76 : 21,671.02 = 8,630.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,703.76/21,671.02 = 8,630.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,703.76x = 21,671.02 × 8,630.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,703.76x = 187,021,336.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,021,336.02/15,703.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,909.33

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