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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,646.35, 21,591.86 and 8,476.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,646.35, 21,591.86 and 8,476.11 is: 11,696.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,646.35 : 21,591.86 = 8,476.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,646.35/21,591.86 = 8,476.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,646.35x = 21,591.86 × 8,476.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,646.35x = 183,014,830.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,014,830.12/15,646.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,696.97

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