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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.94, 21,631.20 and 8,601.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.94, 21,631.20 and 8,601.18 is: 11,869.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.94 : 21,631.20 = 8,601.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.94/21,631.20 = 8,601.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.94x = 21,631.20 × 8,601.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.94x = 186,053,844.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,053,844.82/15,674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,869.51

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