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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.31, 21,676.50 and 8,633.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.31, 21,676.50 and 8,633.91 is: 11,915.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.31 : 21,676.50 = 8,633.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.31/21,676.50 = 8,633.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.31x = 21,676.50 × 8,633.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.31x = 187,152,950.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,152,950.12/15,707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,915.02

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