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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.04, 21,624.24 and 8,596.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.04, 21,624.24 and 8,596.48 is: 11,863.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.04 : 21,624.24 = 8,596.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.04/21,624.24 = 8,596.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.04x = 21,624.24 × 8,596.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.04x = 185,892,346.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,892,346.68/15,669.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,863.67

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