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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,704.01, 21,671.55 and 8,630.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,704.01, 21,671.55 and 8,630.28 is: 11,909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,704.01 : 21,671.55 = 8,630.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,704.01/21,671.55 = 8,630.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,704.01x = 21,671.55 × 8,630.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,704.01x = 187,031,544.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,031,544.53/15,704.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,909.80

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