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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,671.68, 21,627.48 and 8,598.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,671.68, 21,627.48 and 8,598.31 is: 11,865.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,671.68 : 21,627.48 = 8,598.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,671.68/21,627.48 = 8,598.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,671.68x = 21,627.48 × 8,598.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,671.68x = 185,959,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,959,777.56/15,671.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,865.98

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