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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.26, 21,674.76 and 8,632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.26, 21,674.76 and 8,632.80 is: 11,913.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.26 : 21,674.76 = 8,632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.26/21,674.76 = 8,632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.26x = 21,674.76 × 8,632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.26x = 187,113,868.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,113,868.13/15,706.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,913.33

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