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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.29, 21,674.13 and 8,632.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.29, 21,674.13 and 8,632.67 is: 11,912.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.29 : 21,674.13 = 8,632.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.29/21,674.13 = 8,632.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.29x = 21,674.13 × 8,632.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.29x = 187,105,503.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,105,503.46/15,706.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,912.78

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