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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,704.76, 21,672.66 and 8,631.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,704.76, 21,672.66 and 8,631.24 is: 11,911.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,704.76 : 21,672.66 = 8,631.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,704.76/21,672.66 = 8,631.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,704.76x = 21,672.66 × 8,631.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,704.76x = 187,061,929.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,061,929.90/15,704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,911.16

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