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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,675.09, 21,631.77 and 8,601.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,675.09, 21,631.77 and 8,601.77 is: 11,870.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,675.09 : 21,631.77 = 8,601.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,675.09/21,631.77 = 8,601.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,675.09x = 21,631.77 × 8,601.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,675.09x = 186,071,402.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,071,402.07/15,675.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,870.52

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