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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,704.96, 21,672.78 and 8,631.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,704.96, 21,672.78 and 8,631.68 is: 11,911.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,704.96 : 21,672.78 = 8,631.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,704.96/21,672.78 = 8,631.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,704.96x = 21,672.78 × 8,631.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,704.96x = 187,072,501.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,072,501.67/15,704.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,911.68

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