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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.90, 21,675.12 and 8,633.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.90, 21,675.12 and 8,633.90 is: 11,913.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.90 : 21,675.12 = 8,633.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.90/21,675.12 = 8,633.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.90x = 21,675.12 × 8,633.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.90x = 187,140,818.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,140,818.57/15,707.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,913.80

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