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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.36, 21,623.60 and 8,595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.36, 21,623.60 and 8,595.76 is: 11,862.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.36 : 21,623.60 = 8,595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.36/21,623.60 = 8,595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.36x = 21,623.60 × 8,595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.36x = 185,871,275.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,871,275.94/15,669.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,862.08

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