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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.38, 21,627.96 and 8,598.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.38, 21,627.96 and 8,598.68 is: 11,866.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.38 : 21,627.96 = 8,598.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.38/21,627.96 = 8,598.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.38x = 21,627.96 × 8,598.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.38x = 185,971,907.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,971,907.09/15,672.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,866.22

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