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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.20, 21,624.86 and 8,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.20, 21,624.86 and 8,597 is: 11,864.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.20 : 21,624.86 = 8,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.20/21,624.86 = 8,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.20x = 21,624.86 × 8,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.20x = 185,908,921.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,908,921.42/15,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,864.61

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