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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.41, 21,674.84 and 8,632.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.41, 21,674.84 and 8,632.98 is: 11,913.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.41 : 21,674.84 = 8,632.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.41/21,674.84 = 8,632.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.41x = 21,674.84 × 8,632.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.41x = 187,118,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,118,465.62/15,706.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,913.51

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