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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.44, 21,679.86 and 8,636.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.44, 21,679.86 and 8,636.82 is: 11,918.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.44 : 21,679.86 = 8,636.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.44/21,679.86 = 8,636.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.44x = 21,679.86 × 8,636.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.44x = 187,245,048.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,245,048.45/15,710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,918.51

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