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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.73, 21,628.74 and 8,599.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.73, 21,628.74 and 8,599.15 is: 11,867.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.73 : 21,628.74 = 8,599.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.73/21,628.74 = 8,599.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.73x = 21,628.74 × 8,599.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.73x = 185,988,779.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,988,779.57/15,672.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,867.03

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