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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.99, 21,675.72 and 8,633.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.99, 21,675.72 and 8,633.87 is: 11,914.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.99 : 21,675.72 = 8,633.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.99/21,675.72 = 8,633.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.99x = 21,675.72 × 8,633.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.99x = 187,145,321.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,145,321.54/15,706.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,914.78

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