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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.41, 21,623.42 and 8,595.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.41, 21,623.42 and 8,595.77 is: 11,861.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.41 : 21,623.42 = 8,595.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.41/21,623.42 = 8,595.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.41x = 21,623.42 × 8,595.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.41x = 185,869,901.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,869,901.95/15,669.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,861.96

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