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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.44, 21,675.33 and 8,633.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.44, 21,675.33 and 8,633.34 is: 11,914.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.44 : 21,675.33 = 8,633.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.44/21,675.33 = 8,633.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.44x = 21,675.33 × 8,633.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.44x = 187,130,493.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,130,493.50/15,706.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,914.25

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