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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.98, 21,810.68 and 8,634.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.98, 21,810.68 and 8,634.86 is: 11,916.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.98 : 21,810.68 = 8,634.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.98/21,810.68 = 8,634.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.98x = 21,810.68 × 8,634.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.98x = 188,332,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,332,168.30/15,804.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,916.00

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