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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.69, 21,631.02 and 8,601.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.69, 21,631.02 and 8,601.23 is: 11,869.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.69 : 21,631.02 = 8,601.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.69/21,631.02 = 8,601.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.69x = 21,631.02 × 8,601.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.69x = 186,053,399.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,053,399.98/15,674.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,869.67

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