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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,709.58, 21,679.53 and 8,636.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,709.58, 21,679.53 and 8,636.66 is: 11,918.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,709.58 : 21,679.53 = 8,636.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,709.58/21,679.53 = 8,636.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,709.58x = 21,679.53 × 8,636.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,709.58x = 187,238,729.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,238,729.57/15,709.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,918.76

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