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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.06, 21,626.55 and 8,597.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.06, 21,626.55 and 8,597.10 is: 11,863.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.06 : 21,626.55 = 8,597.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.06/21,626.55 = 8,597.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.06x = 21,626.55 × 8,597.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.06x = 185,925,613.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,925,613.01/15,672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,863.51

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