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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.79, 21,631.23 and 8,601.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.79, 21,631.23 and 8,601.24 is: 11,869.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.79 : 21,631.23 = 8,601.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.79/21,631.23 = 8,601.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.79x = 21,631.23 × 8,601.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.79x = 186,055,400.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,055,400.73/15,674.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,869.72

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