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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.62, 21,675.21 and 8,633.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.62, 21,675.21 and 8,633.01 is: 11,913.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.62 : 21,675.21 = 8,633.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.62/21,675.21 = 8,633.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.62x = 21,675.21 × 8,633.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.62x = 187,122,304.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,122,304.68/15,706.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,913.59

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