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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,703.84, 21,671.76 and 8,630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,703.84, 21,671.76 and 8,630.32 is: 11,910.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,703.84 : 21,671.76 = 8,630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,703.84/21,671.76 = 8,630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,703.84x = 21,671.76 × 8,630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,703.84x = 187,034,223.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,034,223.76/15,703.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,910.09

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