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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,708.87, 21,678.03 and 8,635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,708.87, 21,678.03 and 8,635.14 is: 11,916.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,708.87 : 21,678.03 = 8,635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,708.87/21,678.03 = 8,635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,708.87x = 21,678.03 × 8,635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,708.87x = 187,192,823.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,192,823.97/15,708.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,916.38

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