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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.88, 21,623.72 and 8,596.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.88, 21,623.72 and 8,596.15 is: 11,862.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.88 : 21,623.72 = 8,596.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.88/21,623.72 = 8,596.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.88x = 21,623.72 × 8,596.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.88x = 185,880,643.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,880,643.64/15,669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,862.29

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