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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,670.48, 21,626.64 and 8,598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,670.48, 21,626.64 and 8,598.28 is: 11,866.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,670.48 : 21,626.64 = 8,598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,670.48/21,626.64 = 8,598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,670.48x = 21,626.64 × 8,598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,670.48x = 185,951,906.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,951,906.18/15,670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,866.38

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