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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.88, 21,676.68 and 8,634.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.88, 21,676.68 and 8,634.24 is: 11,915.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.88 : 21,676.68 = 8,634.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.88/21,676.68 = 8,634.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.88x = 21,676.68 × 8,634.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.88x = 187,161,657.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,161,657.52/15,707.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,915.14

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