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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.45, 21,631.36 and 8,601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.45, 21,631.36 and 8,601.12 is: 11,869.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.45 : 21,631.36 = 8,601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.45/21,631.36 = 8,601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.45x = 21,631.36 × 8,601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.45x = 186,053,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,053,998.70/15,674.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,869.89

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