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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.87, 21,627.84 and 8,599.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.87, 21,627.84 and 8,599.14 is: 11,866.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.87 : 21,627.84 = 8,599.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.87/21,627.84 = 8,599.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.87x = 21,627.84 × 8,599.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.87x = 185,980,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,980,824.06/15,672.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,866.42

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