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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.62, 21,628.92 and 8,599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.62, 21,628.92 and 8,599.92 is: 11,867.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.62 : 21,628.92 = 8,599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.62/21,628.92 = 8,599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.62x = 21,628.92 × 8,599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.62x = 186,006,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,006,981.69/15,673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,867.52

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