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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,670.83, 21,625.68 and 8,597.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,670.83, 21,625.68 and 8,597.10 is: 11,863.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,670.83 : 21,625.68 = 8,597.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,670.83/21,625.68 = 8,597.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,670.83x = 21,625.68 × 8,597.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,670.83x = 185,918,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,918,246.86/15,670.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,863.97

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