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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.31, 21,679.31 and 8,636.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.31, 21,679.31 and 8,636.73 is: 11,918.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.31 : 21,679.31 = 8,636.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.31/21,679.31 = 8,636.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.31x = 21,679.31 × 8,636.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.31x = 187,238,303.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,238,303.87/15,710.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,918.18

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