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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,704.69, 21,671.96 and 8,630.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,704.69, 21,671.96 and 8,630.65 is: 11,910.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,704.69 : 21,671.96 = 8,630.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,704.69/21,671.96 = 8,630.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,704.69x = 21,671.96 × 8,630.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,704.69x = 187,043,085.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,043,085.51/15,704.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,910.02

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