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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,675.14, 21,632.02 and 8,601.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,675.14, 21,632.02 and 8,601.55 is: 11,870.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,675.14 : 21,632.02 = 8,601.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,675.14/21,632.02 = 8,601.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,675.14x = 21,632.02 × 8,601.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,675.14x = 186,068,826.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,068,826.05/15,675.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,870.32

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