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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.51, 21,679.94 and 8,636.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.51, 21,679.94 and 8,636.88 is: 11,918.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.51 : 21,679.94 = 8,636.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.51/21,679.94 = 8,636.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.51x = 21,679.94 × 8,636.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.51x = 187,247,061.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,247,061.78/15,710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,918.59

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