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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.76, 21,624.30 and 8,596.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.76, 21,624.30 and 8,596.24 is: 11,862.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.76 : 21,624.30 = 8,596.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.76/21,624.30 = 8,596.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.76x = 21,624.30 × 8,596.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.76x = 185,887,672.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,887,672.63/15,669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,862.83

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