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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,705.03, 21,673.40 and 8,631.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,705.03, 21,673.40 and 8,631.91 is: 11,912.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,705.03 : 21,673.40 = 8,631.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,705.03/21,673.40 = 8,631.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,705.03x = 21,673.40 × 8,631.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,705.03x = 187,082,838.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,082,838.19/15,705.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,912.29

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