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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.76, 21,676.80 and 8,634.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.76, 21,676.80 and 8,634.24 is: 11,915.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.76 : 21,676.80 = 8,634.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.76/21,676.80 = 8,634.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.76x = 21,676.80 × 8,634.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.76x = 187,162,693.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,162,693.63/15,707.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,915.30

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