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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,703.76, 21,671.31 and 8,630.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,703.76, 21,671.31 and 8,630.30 is: 11,909.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,703.76 : 21,671.31 = 8,630.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,703.76/21,671.31 = 8,630.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,703.76x = 21,671.31 × 8,630.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,703.76x = 187,029,906.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,029,906.69/15,703.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,909.88

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