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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.87, 21,624.42 and 8,596.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.87, 21,624.42 and 8,596.29 is: 11,862.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.87 : 21,624.42 = 8,596.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.87/21,624.42 = 8,596.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.87x = 21,624.42 × 8,596.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.87x = 185,889,817.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,889,817.64/15,669.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,862.88

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