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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,709.65, 21,679.39 and 8,636.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,709.65, 21,679.39 and 8,636.53 is: 11,918.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,709.65 : 21,679.39 = 8,636.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,709.65/21,679.39 = 8,636.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,709.65x = 21,679.39 × 8,636.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,709.65x = 187,234,550.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,234,550.54/15,709.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,918.44

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