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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.64, 21,680.10 and 8,636.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.64, 21,680.10 and 8,636.64 is: 11,918.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.64 : 21,680.10 = 8,636.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.64/21,680.10 = 8,636.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.64x = 21,680.10 × 8,636.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.64x = 187,243,218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,243,218.86/15,710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,918.24

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