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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,703.83, 21,671.01 and 8,630.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,703.83, 21,671.01 and 8,630.10 is: 11,909.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,703.83 : 21,671.01 = 8,630.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,703.83/21,671.01 = 8,630.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,703.83x = 21,671.01 × 8,630.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,703.83x = 187,022,983.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,022,983.40/15,703.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,909.39

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